Aenictus

Anatomy of Aenictus abeillei ( Queen )

Aenictus is the only genus of the Ants subfamily Aenictinae from the Old World. It consists of around 134 species.

Description

In Aenictus the complex insect eye missing. The antennae are segmented into ten sections. The individuals are usually smaller than four millimeters.

Occurrence

Aenictus - army ants are found in tropical and subtropical Africa, Asia and the Australian state of Queensland. In many regions Aenictus occurs together with representatives of the subfamily Dorylinae. The range extends at Aenictus to China and the Philippines. Some species also occur in Greece and Armenia.

Way of life

So far, very little is known about biology and lifestyle of Aenictus - army ants. This is because not all types as those of the Dorylinae undertake a broad and highly visible raids. Aenictinae - ants often attack wasps, ants and other termites. They take their raids unlike other migratory species of ants by day and by night.

System

More recently, new species of the subfamily Aenictinae be discovered. The Aenictinae consist of a genus of 134 species and 30 subspecies, including the following:

• Aenictus batesi
• Aenictus buttelreepeni
• Aenictus ceylonicus
• Aenictus clavatus
• Aenictus ceylonicus
• Aenictus eugenii
• Aenictus fergusoni
• Aenictus gibbosus
• Aenictus gracilis
• Aenictus hamifer
• Aenictus latiscapus
• Aenictus longi
• Aenictus martini
• Aenictus mutatus
• Aenictus steindachneri
• Aenictus sumatrensis
• Aenictus togoensis