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Hairy-headed leafcutter ant

Atta cephalotes

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Hymenoptera ›Family: Formicidae ›Genus: Atta

About

Atta cephalotes is a species of leafcutter ant in the tribe Attini (the fungus-growing ants). A single colony of ants can contain up to 5 million members, and each colony has one queen that can live more than 15 years. The colony comprises different castes, known as 'task partitioning', and each caste has a different job to do.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Hairy-headed leafcutter ant?
The scientific name of Hairy-headed leafcutter ant is Atta cephalotes.
What kingdom does Hairy-headed leafcutter ant belong to?
Hairy-headed leafcutter ant belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Hairy-headed leafcutter ant belong to?
Hairy-headed leafcutter ant belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
What class does Hairy-headed leafcutter ant belong to?
Hairy-headed leafcutter ant belongs to the class Insecta.
What order does Hairy-headed leafcutter ant belong to?
Hairy-headed leafcutter ant belongs to the order Hymenoptera.
What family does Hairy-headed leafcutter ant belong to?
Hairy-headed leafcutter ant belongs to the family Formicidae.
What genus does Hairy-headed leafcutter ant belong to?
Hairy-headed leafcutter ant belongs to the genus Atta.