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last updated 4.Sept.2008


Simopelta

Simopelta is genus of poorly known ponerine ants that inhabit Neotropical cloud forests.  The dozen or so species are specialized predators of other ants, and they show a remarkable convergence in behavior and morphology to true army ants.


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Simopelta sp.

Simopelta sp.

Simopelta sp.

Simopelta sp.

Simopelta sp.

Simopelta sp.

Simopelta sp.

Simopelta sp.

Simopelta sp.

Simopelta sp.

Simopelta sp.

 


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