A Pogonomyrmex magnacanthus forager brings a seed back to her nest.

Mojave desert, California, USA
Many Pheidole species are granivores. Here, a minor worker transports a grass seed back to her nest.

Diamond Creek, Victoria, Australia
Many Pheidole species are granivores. Here, a minor worker transports a grass seed back to her nest.

Diamond Creek, Victoria, Australia
Many Pheidole species are granivores. Here, a minor worker transports a grass seed back to her nest.

Diamond Creek, Victoria, Australia
Pogonomyrmex rugosus, harvester ant worker cutting grass seeds off the stalk.

Tucson, Arizona, USA
Pogonomyrmex desertorum harvesting seeds from a grass stalk.

Tucson, Arizona, USA
Pogonomyrmex barbatus red harvester ant worker, carrying a seed back to the nest.

Tucson, Arizona, USA
A trail of Pheidole rhea, North America's largest Pheidole species.

Tucson, Arizona, USA
Monomorium kilianii bringing a seed back to her nest.

Diamond Creek, Victoria, Australia
Many Pheidole species are granivores. Here, a minor worker transports a grass seed back to her nest.

Diamond Creek, Victoria, Australia
Many Pheidole species are granivores. Here, a minor worker transports a grass seed back to her nest.

Diamond Creek, Victoria, Australia
Many Pheidole species are granivores. Here, a minor worker transports a grass seed back to her nest.

Diamond Creek, Victoria, Australia
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