Paraponera clavata, commonly known as the bullet ant, is a species of ant known for its extremely painful sting. It inhabits humid lowland rainforests in Central and South America.

bullet ant, (Paraponera clavata), large predatory neotropical ant known for its extremely painful sting. The bullet ant is found in the humid lowland rainforests of Central and South America, …

Sep 21, 2024 · The bullet ant (Paraponera clavata) is a tropical rainforest ant named for its powerfully painful sting, which is said to be comparable to being shot with a bullet.

Paraponera clavata, commonly known as the bullet ant, is a species of ant named for its extremely painful sting. It inhabits humid lowland rainforests in Central and South America.

Dec 8, 2025 · Paraponera clavata is a very large (> 2 cm long) and potentially aggressive ant of the New World tropics. Known within its range as the "bala" ant they pack a powerful sting.

Jun 13, 2025 · Renowned for delivering the most intense sting known to humankind, the bullet ant, or Paraponera clavata, is a creature both feared and revered. Found primarily in the …

May 4, 2025 · P. clavata is the second-largest ant and possesses one of the most powerful stingers in the world. This ant has adapted to its ecosystem and has begun to flourish.