Eciton vagans
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Eciton vagans allognathum |
Eciton vagans is a species of New World army ant in the genus Eciton. It occurs in dry and wet forest habitats, occupying a range extending from Mexico to throughout Costa Rica and possibly Panama and Colombia. Raids are always in columns and are distinguished in being usually nocturnal; preferred prey commonly include other ants.
[edit] References
- ^ Eciton vagans (TSN 575298). Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Retrieved on 15 April 2007.
- Longino, John T. (16 July 2005). Formicidae: Eciton angustatum. The Evergreen State College.
- Wheeler, W. M. (December 1912). "The Male of Eciton vagans Olivier". Psyche 19: 206–207. Cambridge Entomological Club.
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