Arboreal-ant
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Colobopsis obliqua
Oblique Gate-keeper Ant
Colobopsis obliqua is a species of ant in the subfamily Formicinae, first described by Smith in 1930. It belongs to a genus known for specialized defensive behaviors, including the 'exploding ant' phenomenon where minor workers rupture their bodies to release toxic secretions. The species is commonly referred to as the 'Oblique Gate-keeper Ant' due to the characteristic head shape of major workers used to block nest entrances.
Pseudomyrmex cubaensis
Cuban Twig Ant
Pseudomyrmex cubaensis is a species of twig ant in the family Formicidae. As a member of the genus Pseudomyrmex, it exhibits the characteristic slender, wasp-like body form and large compound eyes typical of this group. The species was originally described from Cuba and has since been recorded across the Caribbean and parts of South America. Like other Pseudomyrmex species, it is associated with arboreal habitats, particularly woody vegetation.