Eciton
is a large, conspicuous army ant endemic to the neotropics. Most species have a soldier caste with mandibles modified into ice-tong shaped hooks for defense against vertebrates. One rain forest species, E. burchellii, is known for its expansive epigaeic swarm raids.
Eciton burchellii army ants can form living bridges with their bodies.
Captive colony at the California Academy of Sciences
Eciton burchellii army ants can form living bridges with their bodies.
Captive colony at the California Academy of Sciences
Original size: 2356x1640 |
Current: 800x557 |
