Apterostigma
is one of several genera of small Neotropical fungus-growing ants. These leggy, slow-moving insects typically have small nests in the soil, but some species may construct their fungus gardens on the undersides of leaves above the forest floor.
Apterostigma auriculatum in the fungus garden.
Panama; Laboratory colony at the University of Texas
Apterostigma auriculatum in the fungus garden.
Panama; Laboratory colony at the University of Texas
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