Amblyopone
is a small group of carnivorous ants found in Australia, New Guinea , and New Zealand. The biology of most species is poorly known, but most are likely predators of subterranean arthropods.
Amblyopone australis, cocoons and adults in the brood nest. Many species in the ancient ant subfamily Amblyoponinae have the characteristically yellow cocoons.
Yandoit, Victoria, Australia
Amblyopone australis, cocoons and adults in the brood nest. Many species in the ancient ant subfamily Amblyoponinae have the characteristically yellow cocoons.
Yandoit, Victoria, Australia
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