Pheidole metallescens, minor and major workers. Major workers of some species of Pheidole are repletes, storing large amounts of liquid food in their social stomachs.

Gainesville, Florida, USA
Harvester ants do not feed on seeds alone.  Here, Messor pergandei workers have discovered a dessicated caterpillar carcass.  Note the size difference among the workers.

Anza Borrego Desert, California, USA
Pheidole metallescens, minor and major workers. Major workers of some species of Pheidole are repletes, storing large amounts of liquid food in their social stomachs.

Gainesville, Florida, USA
Pheidole metallescens, minor and major workers. Major workers of some species of Pheidole are repletes, storing large amounts of liquid food in their social stomachs.

Gainesville, Florida, USA
Pheidole metallescens, minor and major workers. Major workers of some species of Pheidole are repletes, storing large amounts of liquid food in their social stomachs.

Gainesville, Florida, USA
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