Located

Leafcutter Ants are located in Southwestern United States, Central and South America.

Diet

Leafcutter Ants cut pieces of leaves or grass with strong jaws, then use the plant matter to grow their own fungus which they eat.

Habitat

Leafcutter Ants live in nests in forests and agricultural areas, mostly in tropical areas.

Size

Leafcutter Ants can be from .1 - .65 inches.

Reproduction

The queen ant lays eggs in the nest, the eggs eventually hatch and become larvae. The larvae pupate and become adults.