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last updated 12.Nov.2007


Odontomachus (trap-jaw ants)

Odontomachus are large, conspicuous ponerine ants found in the tropics and subtropics worldwide.  These predatory insects are noted for their unusual mandibles, which are held open at 180º and snap shut on a hair trigger. 


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Odontomachus bauri

Odontomachus bauri

Odontomachus bauri

Odontomachus bauri

Odontomachus bauri

Odontomachus bauri

Odontomachus bauri

Odontomachus bauri

Odontomachus bauri

Odontomachus bauri

Odontomachus bauri

Odontomachus bauri

Odontomachus bauri

Odontomachus bauri

Odontomachus cephalotes

Odontomachus cephalotes

Odontomachus cephalotes

Odontomachus cephalotes

Odontomachus cephalotes & Leptomyrmex 

Odontomachus clarus

Odontomachus clarus

Odontomachus clarus

Odontomachus clarus

Odontomachus clarus

Odontomachus clarus

Odontomachus clarus

Odontomachus clarus

Odontomachus clarus

Odontomachus coquereli

Odontomachus coquereli

Odontomachus coquereli

Odontomachus coquereli

Odontomachus coquereli

Odontomachus coquereli

Odontomachus coquereli

Odontomachus coquereli

Odontomachus coquereli

Odontomachus coquereli

Odontomachus coquereli

Odontomachus erythrocephalus

Odontomachus haematodus

Odontomachus haematodus


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