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🐝 Ants, Bees & Wasps

Amazonian Fungus-Growing Ant

Atta laevigata

About

One of the largest leaf-cutter ant species with smooth, shiny-headed major workers. Its subterranean colonies can span 30 meters and house millions of workers.

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Did You Know?

A single mature colony excavates over 40 tons of soil, creating underground chambers that improve soil aeration and drainage.