Aphaenogaster
is a heterogeneous assemblage of slender myrmicine ants found worldwide. A number of species are seed harvesters, while other species, such as A. tennesseensis, are social parasites of other Aphaenogaster. A few Australian species build extensive soil mounds and are regarded as pests of lawns and pastures.
The mass emergence of termites at the start of monsoon season is a bonanza for ants. Here an Aphaenogaster albisetosa harvester ant adds another captured termite carcass to the food pile.
Peña Blanca Lake, Arizona, USA
The mass emergence of termites at the start of monsoon season is a bonanza for ants. Here an Aphaenogaster albisetosa harvester ant adds another captured termite carcass to the food pile.
Peña Blanca Lake, Arizona, USA
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