Anochetus paripungens trap-jaw ant. Note the trigger hair projecting forward from the head. When the trigger is touched, this ant's jaws slam shut with an audible snap. Northern Territory, Australia - Alex Wild Photography - Insect Photography

Anochetus

is a diverse genus of ponerine trap-jaw ants found in tropical climates around the world.

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Anochetus paripungens trap-jaw ant. Note the trigger hair projecting forward from the head. When the trigger is touched, this ant's jaws slam shut with an audible snap.

Northern Territory, Australia

Anochetus paripungens, worker trap-jaw ant with pupa.

Northern Territory, Australia

Anochetus paripungens

Northern Territory, Australia

Anochetus trap-jaw ant

Danum Valley Field Centre, Sabah Borneo

Anochetus paripungens trap-jaw ant. Note the trigger hair projecting forward from the head. When the trigger is touched, this ant's jaws slam shut with an audible snap.

Northern Territory, Australia

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Keywords: predators trapjaw ants ant mandibles

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