Australian bull ants (Myrmecia midas, shown) forage for tree sap and other resources at night, and new research suggests that they use polarized moonlight to find their way back home.

Of the world's 15,000 ant species, at least 1,500 are found in Australia. By comparison, the United States has 829 species, South Africa has about 550, Great Britain has fewer than 100 species ...

An Australian bull ant is the first animal known to use the patterns produced by polarised moonlight to navigate its environment. By James Woodford. 22 April 2024 ...

Let’s look at some of the different ant stings you might experience this summer in Australia, and how to respond. Bull ants Some species can reach a length of 4 centimetres .

The study found the nocturnal bull ants were able to detect and use polarised moonlight throughout the lunar cycle for foraging, even under a crescent moon when moonlight is 80% less intense.

Let’s look at some of the different ant stings you might experience this summer in Australia, and how to respond. Bull ants Some species can reach a length of 4 centimetres .

From bull ants to fire ants, several types of ants found in Australia can sting. While ant stings are painful, they will generally get better on their own.