Ponerinae is a subfamily of ants in the Poneromorph subfamilies group, with about 1,600 species in 28 extant genera, including Dinoponera gigantea - one of the world's largest species of ant. They are most easily identified from other sub-families by a constricted gaster (abdomen). Tribes Platythyreini - only one genus Platythyrea Ponerini Thaumatomyrmecini - Thaumatomyrmex Genera Afropone (extinct)Anochetus (115 species)Asphinctopone (3 species)Belonopelta (3 species)Boloponera (1 species)C… (More on Ponerinae) |