Where Do Trap Jaw Ants Live?

Originally from South America, trap jaw ants have recently spread across the Gulf Coast. They are generally found in areas with dead wood and leaf litter. They also inhabit urban areas.

Trap jaw ants are able to move as fast as 140 miles per hour. They are able to open their jaws 180 degrees and lock them again to subdue prey. The mandibles are large, straight, and are spring-loaded. The ants can close the jaws in less than a millisecond, and they can open the jaws in less than a second.

The ants are extremely aggressive, and can sting people. They also have venomous stings, so people should be careful. The ants have long antennae, which help them detect intruders.

In order to escape from larger predators, the ants jump. This action helps them reposition themselves for an attack.

In order to catch and subdue prey, the ants have a complex trap-jaw mechanism. They release the locking mechanism only when the prey is detected. This allows them to kill their prey in one blow. The locking mechanism also helps the ants subdue chemically-defended prey.

Trap jaw ants are generally found in subtropical and tropical regions. They are also found in the southeastern United States, as well as in Louisiana and Mississippi. Some species are also found in Central America.

Trap jaw ants have long antennae that help them detect prey. They also have sticky pads on their backs. Workers also help to defend the nest.