Paraponera clavata- the famous "bullet ant"- is one of the largest ants in the world. Misahaullí, Napo, Ecuador - Alex Wild Photography - Insect Photography

Paraponera

comprises a single species (Paraponera clavata) of giant ants found in lowland rainforests of Central and South America. They are often called "bullet ants" for their uniquely painful sting.

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Portrait of a bullet ant worker (Paraponera clavata).

Misahaullí, Napo, Ecuador

Paraponera clavata- the famous "bullet ant"- is one of the largest ants in the world.

Misahaullí, Napo, Ecuador

The fearsome Paraponera clavata bullet ant is reputed to impart the most painful sting of any insect. This worker, however, was content to walk about on my hand without showing any aggression.

Misahaullí, Napo, Ecuador

Paraponera clavata

Misahaullí, Napo, Ecuador

Paraponera clavata, the bullet ant.

Misahaullí, Napo, Ecuador

A Paraponera clavata bullet ant worker carries a droplet of water between her mandibles.

Misahaullí, Napo, Ecuador

Paraponera clavata- the famous "bullet ant"- is one of the largest ants in the world.

Misahaullí, Napo, Ecuador

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Keywords: giant ant bullet ant tropical ants hormiga conga paraponerinae

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Paraponera

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