Calyptomyrmex

is a small myrmicine genus found in Africa, Asia, and Australia. These robust, ornamented ants inhabit rotting wood and leaf litter in forested habitats. Little is known of their biology.

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)
Calyptomyrmex piripilis
Kibale forest, Uganda (PSW16850)

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