Ectatomma
is one of the most conspicuous insects of lowland Neotropical habitats. These large, attractive ants are abundant in the forest understory where they tend nectaries and honeydew-secreting insects.
Ectatomma tuberculatum workers tend to a membracid nymph.
Jatun Sacha reserve, Napo, Ecuador
Ectatomma tuberculatum workers tend to a membracid nymph.
Jatun Sacha reserve, Napo, Ecuador
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