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Sunday, October 23, 2011

Calyptomyrmex

Calyptomyrmex is a genus of slow moving armored ant. Calyptomyrmex is monomorphic and monogynous. This mid size ant measure at slightly over 4 millimeters.There is a recess on both sides of the head behind the antennae that allow this armoured ant to withdraw their antennae similar to Cephalotes turtle ants but Calyptomyrmex lack spines (thorns). Calyptomyrmex are subterranean ants whereas Cephalotes and Cataulacus are arboreal ants.


Worker of Calyptomyrmex ant.
A worker of Calyptomyrmex ant

Workers of Calyptomyrmex ant.
Workers of Calyptomyrmex ant

Workers of Calyptomyrmex ant.
Workers of Calyptomyrmex ant













Taxonomy:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Hexapoda
Class: Insecta
Subclass: Pterygota
Infraclass: Neoptera
Order: Hymenoptera 7399
Suborder: Apocrita 7400
Infraorder: Aculeata 7434
Superfamily: Vespoidea 34725
Family: Formicidae 36668
Subfamily: Myrmicinae 34695
Tribe: Meranoplini 144008
Genus: Calyptomyrmex 369104


Last Updated: 2011 10 31
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5 comments:

  1. ArnoldOctober 30, 2011 at 12:20 PM

    These ants seem to have similar habits with Meranoplus. Do they have chemical defense as well?

    However, the appearence reminds me of Cephalotes turtle ants. For all I know, they might be related.

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  2. QuahJanuary 9, 2012 at 9:40 AM

    Most Calyptomyrmex species do not have eyes or spines (thorns). Cataulacus is probably more closer to Cephalotes, Meranoplus too.

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  3. AisopiaMay 29, 2020 at 10:59 PM

    Where and when do u find these genus?I'm very interested in this particular.Do they appear in Northeast or Southwest Malaysia or both btw?

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    1. QuahDecember 20, 2020 at 11:33 AM

      It was collect in Selangor but I suspect it should be distributed throughout the central region of the peninsular if not wider.

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  4. AisopiaMay 29, 2020 at 11:29 PM

    Also wat the species u found and is all calyptomyrmex monogynous?

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