Prenolepis
is a small genus of Asian and North American formicine ants. The single North American species, P. imparis, is common in natural and urban settings across the continent. It is sometimes called the "winter ant" because it can forage at temperatures close to freezing.
A pair of Prenolepis imparis workers tend a scale insect for honeydew.
Del Puerto Canyon, California, USA
A pair of Prenolepis imparis workers tend a scale insect for honeydew.
Del Puerto Canyon, California, USA
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