Invertebrates > Ants
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Roger’s Trap-Jaw Dacetine AntScientific Name: Strumigenys rogeriCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: AntsSize: Worker length: 0.09–0.11 in (2.3–2.8 mm); Mandible length: 0.02 in (0.5 mm)Weight: Individual worker biomass: 0.000018 oz (0.5...
Invertebrates > Ants
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Dracula AntScientific Name: Adetomyrma venatrixCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: AntsSize: Worker length: 0.12–0.16 in (3.0–4.0 mm); Queens: 0.20–0.24 in (5.0–6.0 mm)Weight: 0.0001–0.0003 oz (3–8 mg)Lifespan: Workers: 6–12 months; Queens:...
Invertebrates > Ants
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Turtle AntScientific Name: Cephalotes variansCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: AntsSize: Worker length: 0.16–0.24 in (4.0–6.0 mm); Soldier length: 0.28–0.32 in (7.0–8.0 mm)Weight: 0.0001–0.0003 oz (3–8 mg)Lifespan: Workers: 6–12 months;...
Invertebrates > Ants
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Jerdon’s Jumping AntScientific Name: Harpegnathos saltatorCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: AntsSize: Body length: 0.55–0.75 in (14–19 mm); large predatory ponerine workerWeight: 0.001–0.003 oz (0.04–0.08 g); robust elongated...
Invertebrates > Ants
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Giant Amazonian AntScientific Name: Dinoponera giganteaCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: AntsSize: Total length: 1.2–1.6 in (3.0–4.0 cm); among largest ants on EarthWeight: 0.035–0.050 oz (1.0–1.4 g); massive, heavily sclerotized...
Invertebrates > Ants
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Emma’s Dacetine AntScientific Name: Strumigenys emmaeCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: AntsSize: Total worker body length: 0.07–0.09 in (1.8–2.2 mm)Weight: 0.00001–0.00002 oz (0.3–0.6 mg)Lifespan: 6–12 months for sterile workers; 2–5...
Invertebrates > Ants
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Nocturnal Ghost AntScientific Name: Gracilidris pomberoCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: AntsSize: Worker body length: 0.16–0.20 in (4.0–5.1 mm); Antenna length: 0.12 in (3.0 mm)Weight: 0.00007–0.00012 oz (2.0–3.5 mg)Lifespan: 1–2 years for...
Invertebrates > Ants
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Ayersthey Trap-jaw AntScientific Name: Strumigenys ayerstheyCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: AntsSize: Worker body length: 0.09–0.11 in (2.3–2.8 mm); Mandible length: 0.03 in (0.8 mm)Weight: 0.00003–0.00005 oz (0.8–1.4 mg)Lifespan: 1–2 years...
