Western harvester ants (Pogonomyrmex occidentalis) make distinctive mound nests on the desert floor. Hallelujah Junction, California, USA - Alex Wild Photography - Insect Photography

Granivory has evolved numerous times among the ants, especially in arid regions where seed stores help colonies survive extended periods of dearth.

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Western harvester ants (Pogonomyrmex occidentalis) make distinctive mound nests on the desert floor.

Hallelujah Junction, California, USA

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