Hairy-Headed Acrobat Ant
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Hairy-Headed Acrobat Ant
crematogaster pilosa
The Hairy-Headed Acrobat Ant is a tiny ant known for its unique fluffy head and agile movements. These little acrobats can often be found climbing trees and navigating their way through the forest with ease!
Habitat: Forests and wooded areas where they build nests in trees.
Appearance
The Hairy-Headed Acrobat Ant is a small, dark reddish-brown to black ant, easily recognized by its distinctly heart-shaped abdomen. Its head and thorax are noticeably covered with dense, often golden-brown hairs, making it appear fuzzy compared to smoother ant species.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumArthropodaClassInsectaOrderHymenopteraFamilyFormicidaeGenusCrematogaster
Category
InsectsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
A single queen ant can start a whole colony of thousands of workers all by herself!
If threatened, these ants release an invisible alarm chemical to call for help!
Some Hairy-Headed Acrobat Ants 'farm' tiny insects for their sweet honeydew!
Their heart-shaped bottom lets them lift it over their head like a tiny acrobat!
Special abilities
Ability
The Acrobatic Climber
Hairy-Headed Acrobat Ant can skillfully navigate tight spaces because of its heart-shaped abdomen that can be lifted over its head.
Ability
Stingless Stinker
Hairy-Headed Acrobat Ant has a special gland that helps them spray noxious chemicals to deter predators without stinging them.
Ability
Woody Home Builder
Hairy-Headed Acrobat Ant can hollow out tunnels in dead wood that helps them create secure and sheltered nests.
Measurements & details
- Size
- 2-4 mm
- Lifespan
- 60-90 days
- Leg Count
- 6
- Colony Size
- 10000
Diet & Feeding
These ants enjoy a varied diet, feasting on sweet honeydew and scavenging for small insects.
Primary Foods
- honeydew
- dead insects
- nectar
- sweet plant secretions
- bird droppings
Foraging Method
- Foraging
Ecological connections
symbiotic with
cotton aphid
Aphis gossypii
Farms for sweet honeydew.
eaten by
bold jumper
Phidippus audax
Spiders often prey on ants.
eaten by
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white-breasted nuthatch
Sitta carolinensis
Birds forage ants from bark.
parasitizes
zombie-ant fungus
Ophiocordyceps unilateralis
Fungus can control ant behavior.
Traits
Social
Social animals live in organized groups, cooperating for survival benefits such as foraging, defense, and raising offspring.
Arboreal
Arboreal animals live primarily in trees, utilizing them for shelter, food, and protection from predators.
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Carnivorous
This trait identifies organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of animal tissue.
Diurnal
Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night.
Also known as
Acrobat AntFluffy AntTree Ant
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
No special safety notes yet.
Frequently Asked Questions
How big is Hairy-Headed Acrobat Ant?
2-4 mm
How long does Hairy-Headed Acrobat Ant live?
60-90 days
What does Hairy-Headed Acrobat Ant eat?
These ants enjoy a varied diet, feasting on sweet honeydew and scavenging for small insects.
Where is Hairy-Headed Acrobat Ant usually found?
Forests and wooded areas where they build nests in trees.
How does Hairy-Headed Acrobat Ant hunt?
Foraging
How many legs does Hairy-Headed Acrobat Ant have?
6
How large are Hairy-Headed Acrobat Ant colonies?
10000
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