Gnamptogenys ericae
Species of ant
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Gnamptogenys ericae is a species of ant in the subfamily Ectatomminae.[2]
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Clade: | Pancrustacea |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hymenoptera |
| Family: | Formicidae |
| Genus: | Gnamptogenys |
| Species: | G. ericae |
| Binomial name | |
| Gnamptogenys ericae | |
Description
Gnamptogenys ericae has a black exoskeleton while the mandibles, legs, and antennae are dark brown. Its mandibles are subtriangular, and it has small metathorax.[3]
Range
Gnamptogenys ericae is found in Brazil, Colombia, French Guiana, Guyana, and Venezuela; or generally the neotropical region.[1]
Habitat
Gnamptogenys ericae is usually found in low vegetation in the rainforests of South America.[1]
