Monomorium
is a genus of small myrmicine ants with a worldwide distribution. The group is particularly diverse in the old world tropics. Some species, including M. floricola and M. pharaonis pictured below, have spread extensively with human commerce.
Monomorium sp. workers carrying sand grains from an excavation deep in their nest.
Archbold Biological Station, Florida, USA
Monomorium sp. workers carrying sand grains from an excavation deep in their nest.
Archbold Biological Station, Florida, USA
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