Leptogenys

Leptogenys http://web.me.com/ajaynarendra/Ants/Ponerinae/Pages/Leptogenys.html These predatory ants construct nests under loose soil, in rotting logs and under tree bases. Several species of this group lead a nomadic lifestyle, wherein they use their nests for a relatively short duration before heading out to find and establish a new nesting site. They get their name ‘Leptogenys’ owing to their powerful ‘slender jaws’. They are also equipped with a sharp sting. Some species, especially L. processionallis, prefer to feed on termites. These ants are known from the tropics and subtropical regions throughout the world. Over 236 species and subspecies are known in the world. Ants of this genus are classified as Specialist Predators. Foragers of Leptogenys processionallis rush out of their nest with mandibles held wide apart. Bangalore, IND http://web.me.com/ajaynarendra/Ants/Ponerinae/Pages/Leptogenys.html#0 bfe893c1-be5d-4071-a11e-e8a3c571339e http://web.me.com/ajaynarendra/Ants/Ponerinae/Pages/Leptogenys_files/Media/IMG_9234.jpg?derivative=thumb http://web.me.com/ajaynarendra/Ants/Ponerinae/Pages/Leptogenys_files/Media/IMG_9234.jpg?derivative=micro

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<div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-top: 0pt; " class="paragraph_style_3"><span class="style_3">Foragers of </span><span class="style_4">Leptogenys processionallis </span><span class="style_3">rush out of their nest with mandibles held wide apart.<br/></span></p><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; " class="paragraph_style_3"><span class="style_3">Bangalore, IND</span></p></div></div> A forager of the ant Leptogenys processionallis. Bangalore, IND http://web.me.com/ajaynarendra/Ants/Ponerinae/Pages/Leptogenys.html#1 b6fd80cf-94fa-4b84-bd9a-6dccd34910e0 http://web.me.com/ajaynarendra/Ants/Ponerinae/Pages/Leptogenys_files/Media/IMG_1776.jpg?derivative=thumb http://web.me.com/ajaynarendra/Ants/Ponerinae/Pages/Leptogenys_files/Media/IMG_1776.jpg?derivative=micro

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<div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-top: 0pt; " class="paragraph_style_3"><span class="style_3">A forager of the ant </span><span class="style_4">Leptogenys processionallis</span><span class="style_3">.<br/></span></p><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; " class="paragraph_style_3"><span class="style_3">Bangalore, IND</span></p></div></div> A columnar procession like trail of Leptogenys processionallis. Bangalore, IND http://web.me.com/ajaynarendra/Ants/Ponerinae/Pages/Leptogenys.html#2 a4bd0b3d-b621-45d1-a0ea-1c3cde4e9e32 http://web.me.com/ajaynarendra/Ants/Ponerinae/Pages/Leptogenys_files/Media/DSCN3563.jpg?derivative=thumb http://web.me.com/ajaynarendra/Ants/Ponerinae/Pages/Leptogenys_files/Media/DSCN3563.jpg?derivative=micro

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<div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-top: 0pt; " class="paragraph_style_3"><span class="style_3">A columnar procession like trail of </span><span class="style_4">Leptogenys processionallis</span><span class="style_3">.<br/></span></p><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; " class="paragraph_style_3"><span class="style_3">Bangalore, IND</span></p></div></div> Leptogenys species aggregate in large numbers outside their nest entrance. Bangalore, IND http://web.me.com/ajaynarendra/Ants/Ponerinae/Pages/Leptogenys.html#3 f2a9a55a-2b60-44ea-beb1-b70aa553c89e http://web.me.com/ajaynarendra/Ants/Ponerinae/Pages/Leptogenys_files/Media/IMG_9560.jpg?derivative=thumb http://web.me.com/ajaynarendra/Ants/Ponerinae/Pages/Leptogenys_files/Media/IMG_9560.jpg?derivative=micro

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