Golden Spiny Ant

Open forests and woodlands across Australia, often nesting in soil under rocks or logs

Omnivorous; feeds on nectar, honeydew from sap-sucking insects, and small invertebrates

Diurnal foragers that are often seen wandering alone; they use their sharp thoracic spines for defense against predators

Generally harmless to humans as they lack a sting, though they can bite; they benefit the ecosystem through seed dispersal and controlling small insect populations