Subfamily Dorylinae Order Hymenopterans | Family Formicidae Genus Eciton Rank Species | |
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Similar Eciton, Ant, Eciton mexicanum, Insect, Ecitoninae | ||
Eciton vagans is a species of New World army ant in the genus Eciton. It occurs in dry and wet forest habitats, occupying a range extending from Mexico to throughout Costa Rica and possibly Panama and Colombia. Raids are always in columns and are distinguished in being usually nocturnal; preferred prey commonly include other ants. It is closely related to the Eciton burchellii species.
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