Atta cephalotes is a species of leaf cutter ant that forms large colonies which can contain over 5 million individuals.
The queens of this species are known for their longevity having been observed to live over 15 years.
Atta cephalotes has a soldier caste.
The leaves cut by the ants are taken back to the nest and are used as a fertiliser for the fungus on which they feed and grow. The ants have a symbiotic relationship with the fungus as they have co-evolved over 25 millions years.
About Us
AntBlog is a budding community of ant enthusiasts. We study ants and track ants in the news.... more
Featured
Latest updates
Do ants bleed? Ant circulatory system
Ant blood is a colourless liquid. It is circulated through the body by the contraction...
Formicarium
A formicarium is a purposefuly designed enclosure used to contain and study ants. The...
Eusociality
The term eusocial was introduced in 1966 by Entomologist Suzanne Batra and subsequentl...
About us
We're a community of ant enthusiasts who've been online since August 2008. Richard is ...
Keeping ants in captivity
Keeping and studying ants can be a rewarding experience. Wether you're interested in b...