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A new group of exploding ant called Colobopsis explodens was identified in a research paper this week. The “explodens” name isn’t just for show – these ants actually explode with toxic yellow goo – that was its name before it received its scientific name too – Yellow Goo! The explosion isn’t like a bomb – it’s more like a flex, a tear, and an oozing out. It’s really disgusting if you’re on the attack’s receiving end.
Colobopsis explodens is the newest ant species in the group Colobopsis cylindrica. The Colobopsis cylindrica group is known under its vernacular name “exploding ants,” and it’s latest new addition was identified in 1935. Until this week, that is. Now Colobopsis explodens is known, and it’s here to leak its nasty innards all over potential predators.
Above you’ll see a group of several Colobopsis explodens attacking a weaver ant. Below you’ll see one Colobopsis explodens in a defensive post