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Colobopsis leonardi

Colobopsis leonardi
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Summary

Colobopsis leonardi is a species of ant commonly known as the "exploding ant" due to its unique defense mechanism. Found in Southeast Asia, these ants have specialized glands in their bodies that produce a sticky, toxic substance. When threatened, they contract their abdominal muscles, causing their bodies to rupture and release the substance, immobilizing or killing their enemies. This self-sacrificial behavior is a remarkable adaptation that helps protect their colony.

Colobopsis leonardi

Colobopsis leonardi
Local Pest Control

Tags

harmful
venomous
toxic
bite
tree pest
garden pest
crop pest
pest

Scientific classification

kingdom: Animalia
phylum: Arthropoda
class: Insecta
order: Hymenoptera
family: Formicidae
genus: Colobopsis