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Matabele Ant

Megaponera analis

Taxonomy

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

About

Megaponera analis is the sole species of the genus Megaponera. They are a strictly termite-eating (termitophagous) ponerine ant species widely distributed in Sub-Saharan Africa and most commonly known for their column-like raiding formation when attacking termite feeding sites. Their sophisticated raiding behaviour gave them the common name Matabele ant after the Matabele tribe, fierce warriors who overwhelmed various other tribes during the 1800s. At nearly 20 millimetres (0.79 in) in length, M. analis is one of the...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Matabele Ant?
The scientific name of Matabele Ant is Megaponera analis.
What kingdom does Matabele Ant belong to?
Matabele Ant belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Matabele Ant belong to?
Matabele Ant belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
What class does Matabele Ant belong to?
Matabele Ant belongs to the class Insecta.
What order does Matabele Ant belong to?
Matabele Ant belongs to the order Hymenoptera.
What family does Matabele Ant belong to?
Matabele Ant belongs to the family Formicidae.
What genus does Matabele Ant belong to?
Matabele Ant belongs to the genus Megaponera.