Apr 2, 2025 · The following 392 valid species and subspecies of ants are known to occur in Peru. Unidentified and undescribed species will be added to this list as identifications are verified and taxonomic revisions are published.

Paraponera clavata, commonly known as the bullet ant, is a species of ant known for its extremely painful sting. It inhabits humid lowland rainforests in Central and South America.

Sep 21, 2015 · Kempf´s work became the basis for the first list of the ant species known from Peru, written by Escalante Gutiérrez (1993), in which 273 species and subspecies were reported. The most recent ...

Sep 21, 2015 · The article presents a comprehensive list of the ants (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) of Peru. Distribution data for 592 valid names of species-group taxa in 76 genera and 12 subfamilies were collected through a bibliographical review.

Apr 9, 2025 · Hovering like a living gem, the Emerald Dragonfly graces the waters of Peru’s jungle ponds. Its shimmering wings reflect the sunlight, creating a dazzling display of aerial mastery. This insect’s life is a fleeting but beautiful dance, with a lifecycle that speaks to the delicate balance of the ecosystem. 7. Peruvian Leafcutter Ant

Explore the world of the insects in Peru! From the colorful butterflies to the unique ants of Peru, you'll earn about their habits and habitats.

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The article presents a comprehensive list of the ants (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) of Peru. Distribution data for 592 valid names of species-group taxa in 76 genera and 12 subfamilies were collected through a bibliographical review.

Nov 10, 2015 · A recent species checklist of the ants of Peru recorded 592 nominal species and 79 genera on the basis of a literature review. Here we complement the previously published checklist with the addition of 83 nominal species and six genera, including three genera recorded only from morphospecies.

Atta laevigata (Smith, 1858) is one of about a dozen species of leafcutter ants in the genus Atta, found from Venezuela and south to Paraguay. This species is one of the largest leafcutter species, and can be recognized by the smooth and shining head …