Formicidae (Formicidae) Known as ants. Belong to Insecta, Hymenoptera, mostly black, brown, yellow or red, just born, the whole body transparent, the body is smooth, or have burrs, Etched and tumor penetration. Width of the head is usually large, geniculate antennae 4-13. Compound eyes small, withdrawal, monocular 3, located in the head. Mouthparts and feet were developed, tarsus 5. Sexual individuals have 2 pairs of wings, worker ants are usually wingless. Significant tightening of abdominal section of the base to form a belly handle. Abdominal handle 1-2 sections, each 1-2 on the back of nodular protrusions. Most species have multiple-type phenomenon, is a social insect. Some species of carnivorous, predatory insects, spiders and other small animals; some of the herbivores, feeding seeds, fungi and other plant matter; there is omnivorous. |