Scientific illustration of Metapone africana ant - showing key identification features including head, thorax, and gaster.

Metapone africana

Species Profile Data

Scientific Name
Metapone africana
Distribution
Found in 1 countries
Gabon

Metapone africana Overview & Identification

Metapone africana is an ant species of the genus Metapone, family Formicidae. It is primarily documented in 1 countries, including Gabon. This species is characterized by its unique colony structure and non-parasitic founding nature.

Researching Metapone africana provides valuable insights into myrmecology and social social structures. Detailed taxonomic data and occurrence records can be further explored via authoritative databases such as AntWeb or the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF).

Looking specifically at the Metapone africana distribution, it has been documented across various regions. Understanding where Metapone africana lives helps in identifying seasonal patterns and habitat preferences.

Colonies of Metapone africana typically exhibit a unique colony structure. This species has a non-parasitic queen, meaning she can start a new colony independently.

Distribution

Highlighted regions indicate documented sightings across global databases.

1800 - 2026

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