In 2005, I also collected them, and another smaller species of this genus, in the canopy.
And did I mention the workers exhibit directed aerial descent? See Steve Yanoviak's website:
Monday, August 17, 2009
Animal of the Week: Cephalotes atratus
Cephalotes atratus is an arboreal ant found in the neotropics. With their thick armor, heavy musculature, and cuticular spines, they defend themselves against just about any predator; nonetheless, they remain rather sweet-natured. I collected these in Iquitos, Peru during 2002 and also near Puerto Maldonado, Peru in 2003 and 2005. Solitary workers will often cruise around on the ground foraging for food.
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You should do a nature show!!! Call PBS!!!!
ReplyDeleteJonnie is a walking nature show. You should have seen him at our private dessert social last night. Pontificating on the mating habits of spiders. And other fascinating subjects.
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