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This species is primarily subterranean and preys on termites (Gnathamitemrmes tubiformans). One method of finding workers involves looking under cow manure pats, where they may be preying on termites. Workers have most commonly been found in the autumn and winter (October through December).
  • MacKay, W. P. 1996. A revision of the ant genus Acanthostichus (Hymenoptera: Formicidae). Sociobiology. 27:129-179.
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Distribution

Northeastern Mexico and southeastern Texas
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