Polyergus samurai; samurai ant
A species of amazon ant native to Japan. The name comes from its aggressive, raiding behavior reminiscent of samurai.
Samurai ants raid other ant nests and enslave them.
Samurai ants are often seen in this area.
Standard katakana spelling for this species name.
Kanji spelling is rare; the word is usually written in kana.
Compound of 侍 (samurai) and 蟻 (ari, 'ant'), referring to the ant's aggressive, warrior-like behavior.