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last updated 12.Sept.2004


Paraponera (Bullet Ants)

The genus Paraponera contains a single species common in wet Neotropical lowland forests.  These giant ants are reported to have an extremely painful sting. 


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Paraponera clavata

Paraponera clavata

Paraponera clavata

 


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