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Roger's Ant
Hypoponera punctatissima
Appearance
- Reddish brown in colour.
- Workers 2mm long.
- 1 large segment at the pedicel.
- 1st two segments of the abdomen are constricted.
- Sting present.
Lifecycle
- Little is known about the life cycle.
Habits
- Workers forage randomly and lay no trails as live prey are hunted, especially springtails. Rarely seen outdoors.
- Swarming characteristics — will swarm all year round. Winged adults are often found in EFK catch trays.
- Nest locations — damp residues and debris. Crevices around drains and behind broken wall tiles.
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