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The intricate galleries in this underground nest of Lasius umbratus ants are made possible by a fungus that grows within a matrix of wood pulp sculpted by the ants. Vermillion River Observatory, Illinois, USA
The intricate galleries in this underground nest of Lasius umbratus are made possible by a fungus that grows within a matrix of wood pulp sculpted by the ants. Vermillion River Observatory, Illinois, USA
The intricate galleries in this underground nest of Lasius umbratus are made possible by a fungus that grows within a matrix of wood pulp sculpted by the ants. Vermillion River Observatory, Illinois, USA
The intricate galleries in this underground nest of Lasius umbratus ants are made possible by a fungus that grows within a matrix of wood pulp sculpted by the ants. Vermillion River Observatory, Illinois, USA
Lasius umbratus with mealybugs. Vermillion River Observatory, Illinois, USA
Lasius umbratus with mealybugs. Vermillion River Observatory, Illinois, USA
Lasius umbratus cocoons in the brood nest. Vermillion River Observatory, Illinois, USA
Lasius umbratus worker with a larva in the brood nest. Vermillion River Observatory, Illinois, USA
Lasius umbratus cocoons in the brood nest. Vermillion River Observatory, Illinois, USA
Lasius umbratus worker with a larva in the brood nest.

Vermillion River Observatory, Illinois, USA
Lasius umbratus worker with a larva in the brood nest. Vermillion River Observatory, Illinois, USA
Lasius umbratus worker with a larva in the brood nest.

Vermillion River Observatory, Illinois, USA
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