Bullet ant
Paraponera clavata
Description:
This ant is about 1 inch long ....
Habitat:
Rain Forest Costa Rica , Sarapiqui
Notes:
Esta especie es de las zonas del caribe de hecho esta foto es mi propiedad ....
Spotted on Mar 30, 2011
Submitted on Apr 18, 2011
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Named on account of its powerful and potent sting, which is said to be as painful as being shot with a bullet. It inhabits humid lowland rainforests.