Diacamma indicum: taxon details and analytics

Domain
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Arthropoda
Class
Insecta
Order
Hymenoptera
Family
Formicidae
Genus
Diacamma
Species
Diacamma indicum
Scientific Name
Diacamma indicum

Summary description from Wikipedia:

Diacamma indicum

Diacamma indicum, also known as Indian queenless ant, is a species of ant of the subfamily Ponerinae. It is found from India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh.

Distribution and Nesting

This species thrives in a variety of habitats and displays remarkable nesting flexibility. Colonies inhabit simple, mostly subterranean nests consisting of a single chamber and entrance, often accompanied by a secondary tunnel. During monsoon seasons, these ants construct elevated nest mounds, raising the nest entrance by an average of 3.4 cm and narrowing the opening to reduce water intrusion.

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