Calomyrmex

Calomyrmex is a genus of ants in the subfamily Formicinae. The genus is known from Indonesia, New Guinea and Australia. Calomyrmex has a mandibular gland that secrets red droplets on the sides of its head that have a strong and unpleasant odor when disturbed.

Species

 * Calomyrmex albertisi (Emery, 1887)
 * Calomyrmex albopilosus (Mayr, 1876)
 * Calomyrmex glauerti Clark, 1930
 * Calomyrmex impavidus (Forel, 1893)
 * Calomyrmex laevissimus (Smith, 1859)
 * Calomyrmex purpureus (Mayr, 1876)
 * Calomyrmex similis (Mayr, 1876)
 * Calomyrmex splendidus (Mayr, 1876)
 * Calomyrmex tropicus (Smith, 1861)