Amoimyrmex striatus
species of insect
Amoimyrmex striatus is a species of leafcutter ant found in the Neotropics.
It is a member of the subfamily Myrmicinae, and within the tribe Attini. As an attine, A. striatus forages for vegetation that will be applied to the fungal garden, typical in all leaf-cutting species. The fungus is fed the mycophagous larvae and queen, while workers are nourished primarily by the sap of cut plants, and very little by the mutualistic fungus making them respectively, phytophagous, and mycophagous. The presence of leaf-cutter ants is so common in the Neotropics, that they are considered to be the main herbivores of these areas.,
A. striatus is a polymorphic species, meaning that there are several different sizes of workers, with the largest being 6.5 mm long. This is done to compartmentalize a variety of tasks so they can be done efficiently.
Distribution
A. striatus is most commonly found in the southern states of Santa Catarina and Rio Grande do Sul in Brazil, and also the countries of Argentina, Uruguay, and Paraguay. At least in Argentina, it prefers nest sites in arid and semi-arid areas, where the sun can shine on it all year.
Foraging
A. striatus is an opportunistic forager, collecting material from all available sources. These ants may cut directly from plants, they may scavenge materials that have already fallen, or they may even collect feces or carcasses of other arthropods.
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