Cephalotes rohweri, the Arizona turtle ant. The broad head disc of this soldier is used in nature to block the nest entrance. This species nests in old burrows of wood-boring beetles and constantly faces usurpation by competing ants. Tucson, Arizona, USA
Major and minor workers of Cephalotes rohweri, the Arizona turtle ant. Tucson, Arizona, USA
A soldier Cephalotes porrasi turtle ant. Armenia, Belize