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last updated 30.Oct.2004


Philidris

Philidris ants are small, aggressive dolichoderine ants found in tropical Asia and Australia.  Some species inhabit the specialized epiphytic ant-plants Hydnophytum and Myrmecodia (pictured below), providing nutrients and defense to the plants in return for shelter.


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Philidris sp.

Philidris sp.

Philidris sp.

Philidris sp.

Myrmecodia ant-plant

Myrmecodia ant-plant

Hydnophytum ant-plant


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