Neoponera

is a conspicuous genus of large hunting ants found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas.

Neoponera apicalis
A hunting ant grooms herself. Ants are meticulous animals. Panama City, Panama
Neoponera apicalis
Neoponera apicalis is instantly recognizable by the yellow antenna tips. Panama City, Panama
Neoponera apicalis
Panama City, Panama

Neoponera bugabensis
A queen huntress ant forages on a tree trunk in a lowland rainforest on Costa Rica's Atlantic slope. Note the strong ridge between the eye and the mandible which is characteristic of the genus. La Selva Biological Station, Costa Rica.
Neoponera commutata
Portrait of the termite-raider Neoponera commutata. Refugio Amazonas, Tambopata, Peru.
Neoponera commutata
Returning to her nest after a successful night raid, this huntress ant has stacked nearly ten termites in her impressive jaws. Refugio Amazonas, Tambopata, Peru.

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