Camponotus
is abundant and diverse nearly everywhere in the world. This ubiquitous formicine genus contains our familiar carpenter ants, as well as some tropical weaver ants and desert honeypot ants.
Peonies produce droplets of nectar on their developing flower buds, attracting ants that may help protect the flower from herbivores. Here, Camponotus castaneus drinks from a peony in an urban garden.
Urbana, Illinois, USA
Peonies produce droplets of nectar on their developing flower buds, attracting ants that may help protect the flower from herbivores. Here, Camponotus castaneus drinks from a peony in an urban garden.
Urbana, Illinois, USA
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