Crematogaster

is an abundant, ecologically diverse myrmicine genus found worldwide. These ants- sometimes called "Acrobat Ants"- are easily recognized by their unusual heart-shaped gasters.

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Crematogaster ashmeadi

Archbold Biological Station, Florida, USA

Along an arboreal trail in South Africa, Crematogaster castanea tricolor nestmates exchange a bit of food.

St. Lucia, KZN, South Africa

Crematogaster castanea tricolor

St. Lucia, KZN, South Africa

An arboreal carton nest of Crematogaster castanea tricolor. This nest is about the size of a softball.

St. Lucia, KZN, South Africa

A basketball-sized carton nest of Crematogaster castanea tricolor in an Acacia tree.

St. Lucia, KZN, South Africa

Crematogaster castanea tricolor. These feisty arboreal ants aggressively defend their treetop territories from intruders. This worker ant is biting the hand of the photographer.

St. Lucia, KZN, South Africa

Crematogaster ashmeadi

Archbold Biological Station, Florida, USA

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Keywords: workers black green ant ants insect insects hymenoptera formicidae myrmicinae worker ants crematogaster acrobat ants foraging ants acrobat ant crematogaster ashmeadi

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Crematogaster

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