is an abundant, ecologically diverse myrmicine genus found worldwide. These ants- sometimes called "Acrobat Ants"- are easily recognized by their unusual heart-shaped gasters.
Acrobat ants have stingers, but they don't use them the way we might think. Intead of stabbing their opponents, acrobat ants use their stingers like a paintbrush, smearing a frothy venom. California, USA.
