Scientific name: Paraponera clavata
Found in most of the central and northern South America, it inhabits the jungle and has a body length of at least 20 mm. It’s thought to be the most aggressive ant species. They have rapid biting mandibles which will sting and inject erosive venom. It’s not an exaggeration that once stung, you will feel like you were hit by a bullet. Many local, primitive tribes still retain the ritual of being stung by Bullet Ants to prove their courage. As they are omnivorous, they hunt insects and collect honeydew. They usually have a fixed territory and do not leave that piece of land.