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.
An Aphaenogaster treatae worker arranges a spent formicine cocoon around her nest entrance.
Lake Glendale, Illinois, USA
An Aphaenogaster treatae worker arranges a spent formicine cocoon around her nest entrance.
Lake Glendale, Illinois, USA
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