About Eciton burchellii (Westwood, 1842)
Eciton burchellii (Westwood, 1842) is a species of New World army ant that belongs to the genus Eciton. It carries out large, organized swarm raids, which earned it the common informal name of Eciton army ant. This species shows a high level of worker polymorphism. Eciton burchellii can be found in the tropical jungles of Central and South America, ranging from Mexico to Paraguay. The species lives in damp, heavily shaded locations, and avoids areas with direct sunlight and high elevations.
