Proatta

Proatta

is a southeast Asian myrmicine genus with a single species, P. butteli. The appearance of Proatta is superficially similar to the new world fungus-growing ants, which has lead to disagreement among myrmecologists as to its evolutionary origins.

Proatta butteli queen in the nest Danum Valley Field Centre, Sabah Borneo
Proatta butteli Danum Valley Field Centre, Sabah Borneo
Proatta butteli is a polygynous species. Nests typically contain numerous fertile queens. Danum Valley Field Centre, Sabah Borneo

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