Everything about Metapleural Gland totally explained
Metapleural glands (also called metasternal or metathoracic glands) occur only in
ants. They produce and secrete
antibiotics onto the surface of the ant's
exoskeleton, which help to prevent the growth of
bacteria,
fungal spores and
pollen grains on the ants and inside their nest.
It is possible that small or ineffective Metapleural glands in some species of ant (eg
Atta. bisphaerica and
A. capiguara) is the reason they're difficult to rear in
captivity, although many ants that don't have metapleural glands at all can successfully be reared in captivity with no difficulty.
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