Boy are these guys aggressive! This is a Bull Ant & if found in your garden best avoid them.
Bull ants are extremely aggressive, and are known to hunt larger insect species and bite humans to defend themselves. They will even launch towards their victim which is why they also go by the name Jumping Ants.
Believe it or not, it’s not their mandibles that hurt, it’s their stinger on their backside! Ouch!
