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Neon Trap-jaw Ant

Odontomachus coquereli

About

A large Malagasy trap-jaw ant with a distinctive reddish coloration found in Madagascar's dry forests. It has the characteristic spring-loaded mandibles of its genus.

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Did You Know?

It is one of the few trap-jaw ant species found on the island of Madagascar, likely arriving via ocean dispersal.