Cataglyphis nigraCataglyphis nigra, also known as the black desert ant, is a species of ant in the genus Cataglyphis.RangeThis species is found in North Africa, the Levant, and the northern regions of the Arabian Peninsula.BehaviorLike other ants in the genus, Cataglyphis nigra workers can raise their gaster to a vertical position; this is thought to improve mobility in desert habitats.