The Chicatana Leafcutter Ant (Atta mexicana) is a notable species of leafcutter ant belonging to the genus Atta within the family Formicidae. These ants are recognized for their fascinating behavior of cutting and collecting leaves to cultivate fungus, which serves as their primary food source. Once the leaves are collected, the ants chop them into smaller pieces and use them to cultivate a specific type of fungus. This mutualistic relationship is essential for their survival, as the fungus serves as the primary food source for the colony.