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Giant Bullet Ant in Amazon jungle A single Bullet Ant individual, this photo gives a rough indication of its size. As mentioned before, one should avoid these ants as much as possible, it has one of the most painful insect bites in the world. Amazon,Ants,Brazil,Bullet Ants,Geotagged,Insects Click/tap to enlarge

Giant Bullet Ant in Amazon jungle

A single Bullet Ant individual, this photo gives a rough indication of its size. As mentioned before, one should avoid these ants as much as possible, it has one of the most painful insect bites in the world.

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The Bullet Ant

"Paraponera" is a genus of ant consisting of a single species, commonly known as the lesser giant hunting ant, conga ant, or bullet ant, named on account of its powerful and potent sting, which is said to be as painful as being shot with a bullet. It inhabits humid lowland rainforests from Nicaragua south to Paraguay.

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Similar species: Wasps, Bees, Sawflies And Ants
Species identified by Ferdy Christant
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By Ferdy Christant

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Uploaded Dec 24, 2011. Captured Sep 7, 2011 21:12 in R. Um, 71 - Puraquequara, Manaus - Amazonas, Brazil.
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  • NIKON D7000
  • f/8.0
  • 1/60s
  • ISO1600
  • 105mm
Captured in the winter. More winter photos.