© Copyright Gary Alpert, 2005-2008 · 1 Leptogenys iridescens, head Click on map for details about points. IDnature guides Ants Indonesia Ants Java Ants Philippines Ants Thailand Formicidae 80x5 - 240x3 - 240x4 - 320x1 - 320x2 - 320x3 - 640x1 - 640x2 Set display option above. Click on images to enlarge. © Copyright Gary Alpert, 2005-2008 · 1 Leptogenys iridescens, side © Copyright Gary Alpert, 2005-2008 · 1 Leptogenys iridescens, top 4 thumbnails  •  slide show Overview Ants of this genus exhibit army ant behavior by forming large raiding columns. Names Scientific source: Integrated Taxonomic Information System How to encounter Search the forest floor for raiding columns. Hand-sift leaf litter. References Wilson, E.O. 1958. Studies on the ant fauna of Melanesia. 1. The tribe Leptogenyini. 2. The tribes Amblyoponini and Platythyreini. Bulletin of the Museum of Comparative Zoology 118: 101-153. Supported by National Biological Information Infrastructure National Science Foundation go to Discover Life's Facebook group Updated: 2024-04-26 13:48:48 gmt Discover Life | Top © Designed by The Polistes Corporation