Paraponera

Identification
Its large size, conspicuous antennal scrobes, and the uniquely shaped petiole make this monotypic genus immediately recognizable.

Distribution
Throughout the wet neotropics.

Nomenclature

 *  PARAPONERA [Paraponerinae]
 * Paraponera Smith, F. 1858b: 100. Type-species: Formica clavata, by monotypy.