Nothomyrmecia macrops, queen Poochera, South Australia
The foraging habits of Nothomyrmecia macrops are unusual. Although these ants nest in soil, they forage in trees only on very cold nights. It is thought that they catch insects immobilized by the cold. Poochera, South Australia
Nothomyrmecia macrops Poochera, South Australia
A Nothomyrmecia macrops queen walks along a Eucalyptus trunk at night. Poochera, South Australia
Nothomyrmecia macrops dinosaur ant queen. Poochera, South Australia
Nothomyrmecia macrops. The large eyes of this species indicate that they navigate visually. Poochera, South Australia
Nothomyrmecia macrops. Worker grooming her antennae using a special brush on her foreleg. Ants are meticulously clean animals. Poochera, South Australia
Mallee Habitat, home of the dinosaur ant Nothomyrmecia macrops. Poochera, South Australia
Nothomyrmecia macrops, mandibles open in prey-capture position. Poochera, South Australia
The farm town of Poochera, Australia (population 24) is perhaps the only place in the world with ant-based tourism. The dinosaur ant Nothomyrmecia macrops was rediscovered here in the 1970s, and the area still attracts myrmecologists. The town has stenciled ants in various places along the public streets. Poochera, South Australia
