Microdaceton sp.

Kibale forest, Uganda
Microdaceton sp.

Kibale forest, Uganda
Phrynoponera gabonensis is the most widespread and common species in the genus.

Kibale forest, Uganda
Trachymyrmex foragers bring bits of detritus back to the nest.

Icononzo, Tolima, Colombia
Camponotus foragers often travel in small packs. Here, a hunting party wanders across a patio floor at night.

Icononzo, Tolima, Colombia
Syntermes workers gather detritus.

Carrancas, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Camponotus sp.

Morretes, Paraná, Brazil
Pheidole vafra minor workers cooperate to carry a piece of cookie I used to bait them out of their nest.

Morretes, Paraná, Brazil
Camponotus socius is one of the largest ants in North America. The ant can be readily recognized by the light spots on the abdomen.

Orlando, Florida, USA
Microdaceton sp.

Kibale forest, Uganda
Microdaceton sp.

Kibale forest, Uganda
Microdaceton sp.

Kibale forest, Uganda
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