Animal Species:Golden-spined Ant Golden-spined or Golden Ants
have a metallic sheen to their body, which is covered in golden
hairs. Golden-spined Ants have a strangely spined thorax,
probably used in defence against predators. 8 mm - 11 mm Golden-
spined Ants are found throughout Australia. Found in urban
areas, forests and woodlands, heath, Golden-spined Ants often
nest in sand at the base of shrubs and trees. Many Golden-spined
Ants stay in their nest during wet or extremely hot periods.
Feeding and Diet Golden-spined Ants are omnivores. They collect
nectar and pollen from a wide range of plants including
eucalypts and acacias. They also collect dew from these plants
early in the morning. They forage as individuals and can be seen
on food-collecting missions at most times and in most weather
conditions.