Crematogaster hespera

Crematogaster hespera is a species of acrobat ant in the family Formicidae, described by Buren in 1968. The genus Crematogaster is characterized by a distinctive heart-shaped gaster that can be raised over the thorax when disturbed, a trait that gives these ants their common name. As with other members of this large, globally distributed genus, C. hespera is likely associated with woodland and forest habitats, though specific ecological details for this species remain limited in published literature. The species has been documented through iNaturalist observations, suggesting ongoing contemporary interest from naturalists.