Insect
Leafcutter Ant
Ant farmers that cut leaves to grow fungus
Family Formicidae
Formicidae is a taxonomic family in the order Hymenoptera, class Insecta. Global Animal Guide profiles 3 of its members: Leafcutter Ant, Army Ant and Ant. The table compares them using the figures on each profile.
Formicidae species compared
| Animal | Weight | Length | Top speed | Lifespan | Native to | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leafcutter Ant Atta cephalotes | 0 g | 1 cm | 2 km/h | 10 yrs | North America, South America | Least Concern |
| Army Ant Eciton burchellii | 0 g | 1 cm | 2 km/h | 5 yrs | North America, South America | Least Concern |
| Ant Formicidae | 0 g | 1 cm | 0 km/h | 1 yrs | Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, South America, Oceania | Least Concern |
Figures are typical adult maxima from each profile; follow a profile for ranges, sources and context.
