Scientific name: Diacamma violaceum
Taxonomic classification:
- Kingdom: Animalia
- Phylum: Arthropoda
- Class: Insecta
- Order: Hymenoptera
- Family: Formicidae
- Genus: Diacamma
- Species: D. violaceum
Geographic distribution: Diacamma violaceum is found in Asia and Australia, including countries such as India, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, and Australia.
Physical characteristics:
- Size: workers measure between 8 and 10 mm long, while queens can reach up to 16 mm.
- Color: the ant’s body is dark brown with violet reflections.
- The antennae have 12 segments.
Behavior:
- Diacamma violaceum ants are mainly nocturnal and feed on small insects, spiders, and other invertebrates.
- They build their nests on the ground, in leaf litter, and under stones.
- These ants are known for their ability to hunt termites and other insects that are difficult to catch due to their size and defenses.
- In addition, Diacamma violaceum workers have the ability to vibrate their bodies to communicate with each other and to navigate in the dark.
- It has not been reported that this species is venomous or dangerous to humans.
Conservation status: There is no information available on the conservation status of Diacamma violaceum.
Additional notes: Diacamma violaceum ants are known for their ability to hunt termites and other difficult-to-catch insects.
