The Database of Well Known Ant Species
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The Database of Well Known Ant Species
This is for newcomers who wish to become more acquainted with the ant species/genera which will commonly be talked of on their ant keeping journey.
"God made every kind of wild beasts and every kind of livestock and every kind of creeping things;" (including ants) "and God saw that it was good." Genesis 1:25
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Re: The Database of Well Known Ant Species
Acromyrmex/Atta (leafcutter ants)
Leafcutter ants are known for their unique diet of fungus, which they culture and grow. They feed their fungus with, as their name suggests, cut up leaves. Acromyrmex are generally polygynous, while Atta are not. However, both genera are polymorphic. They are usually a dark red color, and have spikes on their petiole. They can be found in South America, Central America, Mexico, and the Southwestern U.S.
Leafcutter ants are known for their unique diet of fungus, which they culture and grow. They feed their fungus with, as their name suggests, cut up leaves. Acromyrmex are generally polygynous, while Atta are not. However, both genera are polymorphic. They are usually a dark red color, and have spikes on their petiole. They can be found in South America, Central America, Mexico, and the Southwestern U.S.
"God made every kind of wild beasts and every kind of livestock and every kind of creeping things;" (including ants) "and God saw that it was good." Genesis 1:25
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