last updated 1.Jan.2009 |
Polyergus (amazon ants) Polyergus is a Holarctic genus of obligate social parasites of the closely-related genus Formica. Polyergus worker ants are apparently unable to perform the tasks involved in nest construction, foraging, and brood care. Work is instead carried out by the host Formica, who are captured as larvae and pupae during spectacular afternoon raids. |
