© Copyright Gary Alpert, 2005-2008 · 1 Aenictus alticola, head Click on map for details about points. IDnature guides Ants Philippines Formicidae 80x5 - 240x3 - 240x4 - 320x1 - 320x2 - 320x3 - 640x1 - 640x2 Set display option above. Click on images to enlarge. © Copyright Gary Alpert, 2005-2008 · 1 Aenictus alticola, side © Copyright Gary Alpert, 2005-2008 · 1 Aenictus alticola, top 4 thumbnails  •  slide show Overview Species in this genus are true army ants. Aenictus are, in fact, the smallest known army ants. Names Scientific source: Integrated Taxonomic Information System Natural history This ant was collected in the highlands of Bontoc, Mountain Province, Luzon Island. References Wheeler, W.M. 1930. Philippine ants of the genus |Aenictus| with descriptions of the females of two species. J. N. Y. Entomol. Soc. 38:193-212. Wilson, E.O. 1964. The true army ants of the Indo-Australian area. Pacific Insects 6:427-483. Supported by National Biological Information Infrastructure National Science Foundation go to Discover Life's Facebook group Updated: 2024-05-04 21:56:03 gmt Discover Life | Top © Designed by The Polistes Corporation