Solenopsis carolinensis thief ants. These insects- at 2mm in length- are so small as to be translucent.

Gainesville, Florida, USA
Solenopsis carolinensis thief ants. These insects- at 2mm in length- are so small as to be translucent.

Gainesville, Florida, USA
Camponotus foragers often travel in small packs. Here, a hunting party wanders across a patio floor at night.

Icononzo, Tolima, Colombia
A busy trail of Odorous House Ants, Tapinoma sessile. The trail is maintained by a chemical laid down by ants as they pass.

Urbana, Illinois, USA
A busy trail of Odorous House Ants, Tapinoma sessile. The trail is maintained by a chemical laid down by ants as they pass.

Urbana, Illinois, USA
Eciton rapax

Jatun Sacha reserve, Napo, Ecuador
Linepithema humile - Argentine ants
Monomorium pharaonis - pharaoh's ants
Eciton burchellii

Maquipucuna reserve, Pichincha, Ecuador
Eciton burchellii

Maquipucuna reserve, Pichincha, Ecuador
Eciton burchellii

Maquipucuna reserve, Pichincha, Ecuador
Eciton burchellii

Maquipucuna reserve, Pichincha, Ecuador
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