Ant Dinoponera gigantea PERU

Description

Taxonomy Identification: Family, Hymenoptera, First named by Perty in 1883

Colour: The females are coal-black in colour, while the males are dark red.

Size: Length males 25-30mm – females 30-40+mm (excluding legs and antenna)

Comments & Applications: This is one of the world’s largest species of ant, called the taramãçu in Brazil. Ants make for an unusual taxidermy project. Ideal for close up photography and much used in in framing domes, artwork, interior design and film

Format: Male. Unmounted, papered, requires relaxing and setting

More information: Wikipedia