Ectatomma tuberculatum tending the extrafloral nectary of an Inga tree.  Many plants provide nectar to ants in exchange for protection from herbivores.

Gamboa, Panama
Ectatomma tuberculatum tending extrafloral nectaries on an Inga tree.  Many plants provide nectar to ants in exchange for protection from herbivores.

Gamboa, Panama
Ectatomma tuberculatum tending the extrafloral nectary of an Inga tree.  Many plants provide nectar to ants in exchange for protection from herbivores.

Gamboa, Panama
Ectatomma tuberculatum tending extrafloral nectaries on an Inga tree.  Many plants provide nectar to ants in exchange for protection from herbivores.

Gamboa, Panama
Ectatomma tuberculatum tending the extrafloral nectary of an Inga tree.  Many plants provide nectar to ants in exchange for protection from herbivores.

Gamboa, Panama
Ectatomma tuberculatum tending the extrafloral nectary of an Inga tree. Many plants provide nectar to ants in exchange for protection from herbivores.

Gamboa, Panama
Ectatomma tuberculatum tending the extrafloral nectary of an Inga tree.  Many plants provide nectar to ants in exchange for protection from herbivores.

Gamboa, Panama
Ectatomma tuberculatum tending the extrafloral nectary of an Inga tree. Many plants provide nectar to ants in exchange for protection from herbivores.

Gamboa, Panama
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