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.
Aphaenogaster mariae thread-waisted ant. Ants of this genus often place debris on liquid food (in this case, honey) as a sort of sponge. Once the food has been absorbed, the workers pick up the "sponge" and carry it back to the nest.
Urbana, Illinois, USA
Aphaenogaster mariae thread-waisted ant. Ants of this genus often place debris on liquid food (in this case, honey) as a sort of sponge. Once the food has been absorbed, the workers pick up the "sponge" and carry it back to the nest.
Urbana, Illinois, USA
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