The greenheaded ant, Rhytidoponera metallica is capable of inflicting a very painful sting.

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
The green-headed ant Rhytidoponera metallica is a common soil-nesting ant in urban areas throughout Australia. 

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Portrait of an older Rhytidoponera metallica worker.  This ant is missing some leg and antennal segments, perhaps a result of fights with neighboring ant nests.

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
The greenheaded ant, Rhytidoponera metallica is capable of inflicting a very painful sting.

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
The green-headed ant Rhytidoponera metallica is a common soil-nesting ant in urban areas throughout Australia. 

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
A trio of Rhytidoponera metallica workers.

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Portrait of an older Rhytidoponera metallica worker. This ant is missing some leg and antennal segments, perhaps a result of fights with neighboring ant nests.

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Portrait of an older Rhytidoponera metallica worker.  This ant is missing some leg and antennal segments, perhaps a result of fights with neighboring ant nests.

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Portrait of an older Rhytidoponera metallica worker. This ant is missing some leg and antennal segments, perhaps a result of fights with neighboring ant nests.

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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