Colobopsis saundersi (synonym Camponotus saundersi), also called the Malaysian exploding ant or suicide ant, is a species of ant found in Malaysia and Brunei, belonging to the genus Colobopsis.

Nov 19, 2025 · Unlike stinging insects that may die after attacking but don’t explode by design, exploding ants have evolved specifically to self-destruct as their primary defense mechanism.

Jul 19, 2025 · The exploding ants of Southeast Asia represent one of evolution’s most remarkable experiments in defensive strategy. These tiny warriors have transformed their entire bodies into …

Apr 20, 2018 · According to Allyson Chiu of the Washington Post, a team of researcher has described the species, which they aptly dubbed Colobopsis explodens, for the first time in the journal ZooKeys. …

High in the treetops of Borneo, there’s an ant with a deadly secret. It can explode. On the outside, it’s just an inconspicuous, brownish-red ant. It lacks large mandibles, cannot sting, and...

Prepare to be amazed by the bizarre and explosive world of ants! 🌍🐜 In this video, we dive into the fascinating behavior of the Colobopsis explodens, also known as the "Kamikaze Ant."

Sep 30, 2025 · Some worker ants, known as "exploding ants," sacrifice themselves by exploding to defend their nests against invaders, releasing a toxic fluid from their abdomens.

Aug 24, 2025 · Among the most remarkable is a unique and dramatic act of self-sacrifice performed by certain ant species, commonly known as “exploding ants.” This behavior involves an individual ant …

Jun 28, 2024 · Experts are aware of at least 15 species of exploding ants, all members of the genus Colobopsis. The best-studied species, C. explodens, forms thousands-strong colonies in and around …

Colobopsis explodens is a species of ant which is found in Southeast Asia. Like some other species in its genus, it is noted for a rare combat mechanism of workers exploding in self-defense, smothering …