- Source: Acromyrmex balzani
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:
Acromyrmex balzani multituber Santschi, 1922 – Bolivia
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 160 cm (63.0 in). There are no waste chambers; the waste is deposited outside the nest.
See also
List of leafcutter ants
References
External links
Media related to Acromyrmex balzani at Wikimedia Commons