Leaf Cutting Ant Species
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Large public exhibits
Leaf Cutting Ant
Atta cephalotes
The classic exhibit species — huge colonies, dramatic foraging trails, a full soldier caste. Recommended for large public displays.
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Large public exhibits
Texas Leaf Cutter
Atta texana
A slightly more temperate-tolerant Atta species, popular for education centres running large displays.
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Smaller installations
Acromyrmex Leaf Cutter
Acromyrmex octospinosus
Suited to smaller installations — no soldier caste, easier to manage, still shows the full leaf-cutting and fungus-farming spectacle.
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Specialist / seasonal availability
Grass Cutting Ant
Acromyrmex / Atta spp.
Grass-foraging species from the South American plains — a striking alternative to leaf foragers, previously seen only in books and documentaries.
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