Aenictogiton

is a rarely-seen African ant known only from males. A genetic resemblance to Dorylus driver ants, and the greatly elongate form, suggest that Aenictogiton is functionally an army ant but confirmation of its lifestyle awaits discovery of live colonies.

Aenictogiton sp.
This male Aenictogiton arrived at a mercury-vapor lamp at dusk in a western Ugandan forest. Kibale Forest, Uganda
Aenictogiton sp.
This male army ant arrived at a mercury-vapor lamp at dusk in a western Ugandan forest. Kibale Forest, Uganda

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