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Leaf-cutter ant

Common Name Leaf-cutter ant

Scientific Name Atta cephalotes (Hymenoptera – Formicidae)

Species Insects

Family/Group Ants, wasps, and bees

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Description

This ant cuts off small parts of leaves in order to create layers of leave particles where fungi are grown. These fungi are then eaten by the ants. Leaf-cutter ants can have nests that are 10 meters in diameter and 3 meters high.

Habitat

Any type of ecosystem: in forests, plantations, houses...

Nicaragua Animal Guide