Pogonomyrmex
is an iconic ant of deserts and other arid habitats in North and South America. These conspicuous insects are normally granivorous, playing ecologically important roles as scavengers and seed dispersers. Pogonomyrmex is also known for having a uniquely painful sting.
A male Pogonomyrmex badius, the Florida harvester ant.
Archbold Biological Station, Florida, USA
A male Pogonomyrmex badius, the Florida harvester ant.
Archbold Biological Station, Florida, USA
Canon EOS 50D |
Original size: 4752x3168 |
Current: 800x534 |
