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.
A young queen harvester ant (Aphaenogaster albisetosa) emerges from the nest on the morning of her mating flight.
Green Valley, Arizona, USA
A young queen harvester ant (Aphaenogaster albisetosa) emerges from the nest on the morning of her mating flight.
Green Valley, Arizona, USA
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