Austroponera castaneicolor facts for kids
Austroponera castaneicolor is a fascinating type of ant! These ants are special because they are endemic to New Zealand. This means you can only find them naturally in New Zealand, specifically on the North Island and the northern parts of the South Island. They belong to a group of ants called Ponerinae.
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| Austroponera castaneicolor worker | |
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Ponerinae
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A. castaneicolor
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| Austroponera castaneicolor (Dalla Torre, 1893)
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What Do They Look Like?
The worker ants of this species are usually about 5.5 to 6.4 millimeters long. Their heads are about 1.12 to 1.30 millimeters wide. The sides of their heads are slightly curved.
Their eyes are located at the same level as their antennae. These ants have long mandibles, which are like strong jaws, with 10 teeth. The head, body, and legs of these ants are all a uniform yellowish or orange-brown color.
Where Do They Live?
Austroponera castaneicolor ants are found in both the North and South Islands of New Zealand. They are more common in the North Island. This is because the colder temperatures in the lower South Island affect them.
You can find them in places like the Nelson province and Marlborough. The southernmost place where these ants have been found is near the shore of Lake Moeraki in Westland. Workers were also collected at Bullock Creek on March 29, 1964.
See Also
In Spanish: Pachycondyla castaneicolor para niños
Images for kids
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Front View [1]
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