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odontomachus desertorum

  1. Odontomachus desertorum 'Desert Trapjaw ant' Queen

    Odontomachus desertorum 'Desert Trapjaw ant' Queen

    Trapjaws are very primitive ants, foraging is done in small packs, with 2-5 workers hunting actively for prey. they utilize visual cues to remember their way during the daytime- something quite common in ponerine ants.
  2. Odontomachus desertorum 'Desert trapjaw ant' Male

    Odontomachus desertorum 'Desert trapjaw ant' Male

    Male trapjaws look nothing like females, and can easily be mistaken for a wasp by the layman.
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