An alate Dorymyrmex insanus queen climbs a stick of grass to gain an altitudinal head start before departing on her mating flight.

Tucson, Arizona, USA
Dorymyrmex insanus workers tending a treehopper for honeydew.

Portal, Arizona, USA
Portait of  virgin queen Dorymyrmex insanus.

Tucson, Arizona, USA
An alate Dorymyrmex insanus queen climbs a stick of grass to gain an altitudinal head start before departing on her mating flight.

Tucson, Arizona, USA
An alate Dorymyrmex insanus queen climbs a stick of grass to gain an altitudinal head start before departing on her mating flight.

Tucson, Arizona, USA
Portait of  virgin queen Dorymyrmex insanus.

Tucson, Arizona, USA
Dorymyrmex insanus

Portal, Arizona, USA
Dorymyrmex insanus workers tending a treehopper for honeydew.

Portal, Arizona, USA
Dorymyrmex insanus

Portal, Arizona, USA
Dorymyrmex insanus

Portal, Arizona, USA
Dorymyrmex insanus

Portal, Arizona, USA
Dorymyrmex insanus

Portal, Arizona, USA
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