Cataglyphis nigra

Cataglyphis nigra, also known as the black desert ant, is a species of ant in the genus Cataglyphis.

Range
This species is found in North Africa, the Levant, and the northern regions of the Arabian Peninsula.

Behavior
Like other ants in the genus, Cataglyphis nigra workers can raise their gaster (abdomen) to a vertical position; this is thought to improve mobility in desert habitats.