27 Jan 2014

Ants of Singapore #10 - Amblyopone (reclinata)

Amblyopone

Species accounts


Amblyopone reclinata Mayr, 1879


Distribution: Luzon


Saw these really cool Amblyopone cf reclinata ants. They belong to the subfamily Amblyoponinae. Check out those mean jaws. 

These ants belong to a group of "Dracula ants".

Ants of the genus Amblyopone has "footprint gland" which is used in recruitment via secretion of a pheromone [1]. This allows for quick recruitment [2].




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