Acromyrmex balzani explained

Acromyrmex balzani is a species of leaf-cutter ant of the subfamily Myrmicinae. It is found Argentina, Paraguay, and Brazil. It occurs in Cerrado and semideciduous seasonal forest. It is a grass-cutting species.

Subspecies

In addition to the nominotypical subspecies, one subspecies is recognized:[1]

Colony structure

A colony of Acromyrmex balzani consists of several subnests (i.e, polydomy), with one queen each. The underground nests contain 1–14 fungus chambers and can reach a depth of at least 1601NaN1. There are no waste chambers; the waste is deposited outside the nest.

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Species: Acromyrmex balzani multituber Santschi, 1922 . AntWeb. Version 8.106.1 . California Academy of Science . 2024 . 9 April 2024 .