Amblyopone australis dracula ants are subterranean predators.  Here they are seen attacking a moth larva.

Yandoit, Victoria, Australia
Amblyopone australis

Yandoit, Victoria, Australia
Stigmatomma pallipes dracula ant worker with larvae.  This species is the most common and widespread of the North American Stigmatomma.

South Bristol, New York, USA
Ouch! A dracula ant (Stigmatomma oregonensis) sinks her sting deep into the head capsule of a centipede. 

Quincy, California, USA
Inside the brood nest of the specialist centipede predator Stigmatomma oregonensis.  Note the larvae feeding on a centipede carcass at left.

Quincy, California, USA
Amblyopone australis

Yandoit, Victoria, Australia
Unmated queens of Stigmatomma pallipes- still bearing wings- in the nest.

South Bristol, New York, USA
Stigmatomma pallipes dracula ant workers with cocoons.  This species is the most common and widespread of the North American Stigmatomma.

South Bristol, New York, USA
Stigmatomma pallipes dracula ant worker with larvae.  This species is the most common and widespread of the North American Stigmatomma.

South Bristol, New York, USA
Amblyopone australis dracula ants are subterranean predators. Here they are seen attacking a moth larva.

Yandoit, Victoria, Australia
Amblyopone australis dracula ants are subterranean predators.  Here they are seen attacking a moth larva.

Yandoit, Victoria, Australia
Amblyopone australis dracula ants are subterranean predators. Here they are seen attacking a moth larva.

Yandoit, Victoria, Australia
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