Razorjaw Ants

Leptogenys paraensis

Classification

Class: Insecta
Order: Hymenoptera
Family: Formicidae

Leptogenys is a genus of ants in the subfamily Ponerinae. Leptogenys is the most diverse ponerine ant genus in the world; it is widespread throughout tropical and subtropical regions and there are over 260 extant species described. Most species have ergatoid queens, and many have falcate, bowed mandibles and are specialists on isopod prey.

Distribution

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Countries in the Picchu catalog

Brazil · 1

Sources and credits

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Razorjaw Ants

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