Species: Myrmecia nigriceps 
 
Breeding difficulty: Difficult
 
Castes : No
 
Size :
Queen: 24-26 millimeters
Workers: 19-23 millimeters

 
Foundation type: Non claustral independent
 
Harvesting area: Australia
 
Number of gynes: Monogyne
 
Rearing temperatures: 23-26 degrees
 
Rearing humidity: 60-70
 
Food: Insects and sweet liquids
 
Hibernation: Yes, 3 months at around 15 degrees
 
Nest type: Reconstituted stone, resin plaster, terrarium, cellular concrete
 
Description: Myrmecia nigriceps is one of 90 species of bulldog ants native to Australia. Myrmecia are quite difficult to found, so care must be taken to avoid stressing the queen, which can lead to the consumption of her brood. Myrmecia have a venom that can be dangerous for people allergic to insect bites, although the sting is not very painful.