Eciton mexicanum
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Eciton mexicanum argentinum |
Eciton mexicanum is a species of New World army ant in the genus Eciton. Present from Mexico to throughout Costa Rica and northern Argentina, it is found in dry and wet forests in sea level to montane areas. Raids always occur in columns, tending to be usually nocturnal but are sometimes also encountered during the day.
[edit] References
- ^ Eciton mexicanum (TSN 575293). Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Retrieved on 15 April 2007.
- Longino, John T. (16 July 2005). Formicidae: Eciton mexicanum. The Evergreen State College.
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