Formica
is an ubiquitous formicine genus across temperate regions of the northern hemisphere. These large, alert ants are diverse in behavior and ecology. Formica includes some slave-raiders as well as less extreme forms of social parasitism.
Formica neorufibarbis is an ant adapted to an extremely short growing season. This species is typically found at high elevations and in boreal forests across North America.
Sagehen Creek, California, USA
Formica neorufibarbis is an ant adapted to an extremely short growing season. This species is typically found at high elevations and in boreal forests across North America.
Sagehen Creek, California, USA
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