Acromyrmex balzani is a species of leaf-cutter ant of the subfamily Myrmicinae. It is found Argentina, Paraguay, and Brazil. It occurs in Cerrado and semideciduous seasonal forest. It is a grass-cutting species.
Subspecies In addition to the nominotypical subspecies, one subspecies is recognized: Acromyrmex balzani multituber Santschi, 1922 – Bolivia
Colony structure A colony of Acromyrmex balzani consists of several subnests (i.e., polydomy), with one queen each. The underground nests contain 1–14 fungus chambers and can reach a depth of at least . There are no waste chambers; the waste is deposited outside the nest.
See also List of leafcutter ants
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