Pseudomyrmex peperi is an obligate Acacia inhabitant that zealously protects its host from intruding herbivores and aggressive vines. Here, workers cut a tendril that touched their tree. Armenia, Belize
Swollen thorn acacia trees pay their ant guardians with nectar. Here, a Pseudomyrmex peperi worker feeds from a nectary. Cayó District, Belize.
A Pseudomyrmex peperi acacia ant attacks a photographer who has brushed up against her tree. Note the standard ant stinging technique of anchoring with the mandibles for leverage to plant the stinger. Cayó District, Belize.
