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Giant Trap-jaw Ant

Odontomachus hastatus

About

One of the largest trap-jaw ant species, building arboreal carton nests in tropical forests. Its elongated mandibles are held open at 180 degrees and triggered by sensory hairs.

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Did You Know?

Unlike most trap-jaw ants that nest on the ground, this species builds paper-like nests high in the forest canopy.