Nestmate transport in Camponotus nigriceps sugar ants. It is thought that ant colonies conserve energy by having one worker do the walking for two. 

Yandoit, Victoria, Australia.
Nestmate transport in Camponotus nigriceps sugar ants. It is thought that ant colonies conserve energy by having one worker do the walking for two. 

Yandoit, Victoria, Australia.
Nestmate transport in Camponotus nigriceps sugar ants. It is thought that ant colonies conserve energy by having one worker do the walking for two. 

Yandoit, Victoria, Australia.
Nestmate transport in Camponotus nigriceps sugar ants. It is thought that ant colonies conserve energy by having one worker do the walking for two.

Yandoit, Victoria, Australia.
Nestmate transport in Camponotus nigriceps sugar ants. It is thought that ant colonies conserve energy by having one worker do the walking for two. 

Yandoit, Victoria, Australia.
Nestmate transport in Camponotus nigriceps sugar ants. It is thought that ant colonies conserve energy by having one worker do the walking for two.

Yandoit, Victoria, Australia.
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