👉 Phaenocoma is a genus of ants that are known for their large size, with adults ranging from 5-8 inches long and reaching up to 10-20 millimeters in diameter. They have a thick, hard exoskeleton made of keratin and are capable of climbing trees or other structures using their wings. The phaenocmites are widely distributed across the world, including North America, Europe, Asia, Africa, and Australia.