Texas leaf cutter ant (Atta texana)

[yen_saw]

Heavy rain couple of days ago triggered the nuptial flight.

 

[jrh3]

awesome ants, how big do they get?

 

[Rick]

Thanks for sharing Yen. I've heard we have leafcutters around here, but haven't confirmed.

 

[hibiscusmile]

I could use some here to destroy some vegetation Yen!

 

[yen_saw]

They are about 2 - 2.5 cm and bulky.

I don't know if Atta texana could be found in NC Rick. Will check A. texana distribution in the US.

Becareful what you wish for Rebecca