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Acromyrmex octospinosus (Leafcutter ant)

Synonyms: Atta octospinosa

Wikipedia Abstract

Acromyrmex octospinosus is a species of New World ants of the subfamily Myrmicinae of the genus Acromyrmex. It is found in the wild naturally in Central America ranging from southern Mexico down to Panama; and across northern South America in Venezuela.
View Wikipedia Record: Acromyrmex octospinosus

Infraspecies

Acromyrmex octospinosus cubanus
Acromyrmex octospinosus echinatior
Acromyrmex octospinosus ekchuah
Acromyrmex octospinosus inti
Acromyrmex octospinosus octospinosus
Acromyrmex octospinosus volcanus

Invasive Species

Leaf cutting ants Acromyrmex octospinosus are regarded as serious pests of crops. In the wild, they are a threat to many species of native plants thaat are vulnerable to defoliation.
View ISSG Record: Acromyrmex octospinosus

Institutions (Zoos, etc.)

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Institution Infraspecies / Breed 
Budapest Zool.& Botanical Garden
Tierpark Dählhölzli
Twycross Zoo
West Midland Safari & Leisure Park Ltd
Whipsnade Wild Animal Park
Zoo Hannover GmbH
Zoological Society of London

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Species recognized by , , ITIS Regional: The Integrated Taxonomic Information System in Catalog of Life 2011
Invasive Status provided by Global Invasive Species Database Downloaded on 10 May 2011.
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Institution information provided by International Species Information System - May 2011