Bullet Ant Isula (Paraponera clavata)
- Size: Workers are typically 18–30 mm (0.7–1.2 inches) long
- Weight: 1 to 1.5 grams.
- Best season: year round
- Life Span: Approximately 90 days (3 months), depending on environmental factors.
- Sightings: 90%
Bullet ants are primarily terrestrial but will forage on trees. They are generally non-aggressive unless their nest is threatened.
I’ts habitad Tropical rainforests, often at the base of trees or in the soil.
The Bullet ants sting is know for beig the most paiful sting of any insect, the pain, which has bee compared to being shot with a bullet, naturally dissipates after 24 hours.
In the area where our lodge is located the visitors have high chances to find this beautiful ant , our guides have a great knowledge about the area ad they can take you to their specific spot.