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Ashmead's Acrobat Ant

Crematogaster ashmeadi

Classification

Class
Insecta

Crematogaster ashmeadi, commonly known as the acrobat ant, is an arboreal ant widespread in the Southeastern United States. It nests and forages almost exclusively above ground level, often found in treetops and on lianas. It is one of eleven species in the genus Crematogaster that is native to eastern North America.

Distribution

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Countries in the Picchu catalog