Stigmatomma sp. 

Kibale forest, Uganda
A Calyptomyrmex piripilis worker rescues a larva when her nest is disturbed by the photographer. The function of the ornate, spatulate hairs is unknown.

Kibale forest, Uganda
(PSW16850)
A Calyptomyrmex piripilis worker rescues a larva when her nest is disturbed by the photographer. The function of the ornate, spatulate hairs is unknown.

Kibale forest, Uganda
(PSW16850)
Calyptomyrmex piripilis

Kibale forest, Uganda
(PSW16850)
A Calyptomyrmex piripilis worker rescues a larva when her nest is disturbed by the photographer. The function of the ornate, spatulate hairs is unknown.

Kibale forest, Uganda
(PSW16850)
Stigmatomma sp. 

Kibale forest, Uganda
Portrait of a Probolomyrmex worker ant.

Kibale Forest, Uganda
A Probolomyrmex worker showing the characteristic elongate form and unusually distal antennal insertions.

Kibale Forest, Uganda
Oxyepoecus reticulatus worker in a rotting log.

Monte Verde, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Stigmatomma sp.

Kibale forest, Uganda
Stigmatomma sp. 

Kibale forest, Uganda
Stigmatomma sp.

Kibale forest, Uganda
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