Skip to main content

Bullet ant

Paraponera clavata

Photo by Juan DiTrani
Published on Project Noah
Zoom
NominateNominate for Wildlife Photograph of the Month
reportFlag Spotting

9.1521, -79.8465

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (6)
Juan DiTrani
yep, a few years ago... It was an intense experience
Juan DiTrani
Here you can see a series of a Bullet ant queen
Juan DiTrani
Yep, its a nasty sting, the pain lasts for days
wonju.brian
Description of bullet ant sting is priceless. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schmidt_Sting_Pain_Index
Photographed
PublishedJune 16, 2011

Community Sponsor

Butterfly
Become a Community Sponsor and Help Grow our Global Movement!

Accelerate our Mission to Photograph 
Every Species in the World!

Butterflies icon
Become a Community Sponsor

Wildlife Community

Wildlife Community

Join a worldwide community passionate about wildlife and nature!

Join Project Noah

Nature School

Nature School

Transform your green space into a curiosity-creating nature classroom!

Visit Nature School

Wildlife Game

Wildlife Game

Defend wildlife throughout the jungle in thrilling nature game!

Play Baboon

Nature & Conservation Organizations

Brands & Mission-Focused Companies