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last updated 5.May.2004


Odontomachus (trap-jaw ants)

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


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Odontomachus erythrocephalus

Odontomachus haematodus

Odontomachus haematodus

Odontomachus haematodus


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