The bullet ant (Paraponera clavata) is a species of ant that lives in the rainforests of Central and South America. These large red and black ants get their name from their painful sting which is said to feel like being shot by a bullet.
Bullet ants are found in the tropical regions of Central and South America from Nicaragua to Paraguay. They typically live in the forest canopy in trees or other high places.
The bullet ant is the largest ant in the world with a body length of up to 2.0 cm (0.8 in). The ant has a large head long slender legs and a narrow waist. The head and body are covered in short fine hairs. The ant’s eyes are simple and round and its mandibles are large and powerful.
The bullet ant’s sting is said to be the most painful of any insect. The sting has been described as feeling like “fireworks going off in your muscle” and has been ranked as the most painful insect sting in the world by the Schmidt Sting Pain Index.
The bullet ant is a social insect living in large colonies of up to 500000 individuals. These ants are attracted to sweet substances and are often seen feeding on the honeydew secreted by aphids.
The bullet ant is a common insect in the pet trade and is often kept as a novelty pet.
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