Proceratium

is an ancient lineage of rarely-encountered subterranean ants found in warmer climates worldwide. These insects are recognizable by their unusually curved abdomens, a trait thought to be related to a predatory specialization for hunting spider eggs.

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Proceratium californicum

Jasper Ridge, California, USA

Proceratium silaceum alate queen.

Vermillion River Observatory, Illinois, USA

Proceratium californicum

Jasper Ridge, California, USA

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Keywords: ant insect insects subterranean aculeata hymenoptera formicidae rare species poneromorph hunting ant predatory ant proceratium proceratium californicum proceratiinae soil ants spider hunting ants

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Proceratium

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