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Acromyrmex sp
One of the two genus of leafcutter ants in the country; Acromyrmex can be identified from the closely related Atta genus by seen four pairs of spines and a rough exoskeleton on the upper surface of the thorax compared to three pairs of spines and a smooth exoskeleton in Atta
Rainforest
The specimen on this picture is feeding on guava.
Spotted on Aug 7, 2012
Submitted on Aug 29, 2012
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