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2. Leafcutter ant - Wikipedia

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   Leafcutter ants are any of at least 55 species [1] [2] [3] of leaf-chewing ants belonging to the three genera Atta, Acromyrmex, and Amoimyrmex, within the tribe Attini. [4] These species of tropical, fungus-growing ants are all endemic to South and Central America, Mexico, and parts of the southern United States. [5]

3. Atta cephalotes - Wikipedia

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   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 20 years. The colony comprises different castes, known as "task partitioning", and each caste has a different job to do. [2]

4. Acromyrmex - Wikipedia

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   Leafcutter ants have very specific roles for taking care of the fungal garden and dumping the refuse. Waste management is a key role for each colony's longevity. The necrotrophic parasite Escovopsis of the fungal cultivar threatens the ants' food source, and is a constant danger to the ants.

5. Yes, Ants Actually Farm Their Food - AOL

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   Leafcutter ants live only in South America, Mexico, Central America, and a few select areas of the Southern United States, including Texas.. There are at least 55 distinct species of leaf cutter ...

6. 20 Easy Methods for Getting Rid of Ants Outside Naturally - AOL

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   Borax is an age-old solution that can effectively get rid of ants outside. The powdery white substance which is a popular household cleaner is toxic to ants and can disrupt their digestive systems.

7. List of leafcutter ants - Wikipedia

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   This is a list of leafcutter ants, comprising 42 species from two genera: Atta and Acromyrmex. Species Image Common name Distribution Atta bisphaerica: Atta capiguara:

8. Atta (ant) - Wikipedia

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   Atta (ant) - Wikipedia

9. Texas leafcutter ant - Wikipedia

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   The Texas leafcutter ant (Atta texana) is a species of fungus-farming ant in the subfamily Myrmicinae. It is found in Texas , Louisiana , and north-eastern Mexico. [ 1 ] Other common names include town ant , parasol ant , fungus ant , cut ant , and night ant .