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Strumigenys ananeotes
Strumigenys ananeotes is a species of miniature trap-jaw ant described in 2019 from Costa Rica. It belongs to a diverse genus of predatory ants known for their elongated mandibles that snap shut to capture prey. The species name derives from Greek, meaning 'newly emerged' or 'returning to life', possibly referencing its discovery or cryptic habits. Like other members of its genus, it is likely a specialized predator of small soil arthropods.