L'incroyable Fourmi à Tête en Cœur de Guyane : Un prédateur de la canopée

Discover one of the most fascinating insects of the Amazonian canopy: Daceton armigerum, the "Heart-Headed Ant." After a branch fell from 20 meters high, I had the rare opportunity to film their nest entrance at eye level. This video offers a close-up look at this unique species: Its amazing morphology and "trap-jaw" mandibles. Its incredible ability to glide when falling from trees. The impressive size differences between workers. Rare behaviors: nest cleaning, trophallaxis, and the appearance of males for the nuptial flight. A journey into the heart of French Guiana's biodiversity! 📌 Video Chapters: 0:00 Introduction: A rare opportunity 1:07 Morphology: The heart-shaped head 1:44 Workers: Diversity of sizes 2:09 Behavior: Liquid expulsion 2:53 Cleaning: Fighting the moss 4:45 Trophallaxis: Communication and food exchange 5:46 Discovery of males and nuptial flight 7:25 Survival strategy and conclusion #FrenchGuiana #Amazon #Ants #Entomology #Nature #DacetonArmigerum #WildlifeDocumentary