35 observations
Southern Trap-jaw ant
Odontomachus assiniensis
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Hymenoptera ›Family: Formicidae ›Genus: Odontomachus
About
Odontomachus assiniensis is a species of ponerinae ant known as a trap-jaw ant. The trap-jaw mechanism consists of mandibles which spring shut when triggered. This ant was first described in 1892 by the Italian entomologist Carlo Emery. The type locality is the Ivory Coast, where the coastal site of Assini, in the southeast, gIves the specific name assiniensis, "of Assini".
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Southern Trap-jaw ant is Odontomachus assiniensis.
- Southern Trap-jaw ant belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Southern Trap-jaw ant belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
- Southern Trap-jaw ant belongs to the class Insecta.
- Southern Trap-jaw ant belongs to the order Hymenoptera.
- Southern Trap-jaw ant belongs to the family Formicidae.
- Southern Trap-jaw ant belongs to the genus Odontomachus.