This African Monomorium nests in the hollow center of dead twigs.

Kibale forest, Uganda
Monomorium sp.

Kibale forest, Uganda
This African Monomorium nests in the hollow center of dead twigs.

Kibale forest, Uganda
A busy trail of Monomorium pharaonis pharaoh ants. This species is now among the most pesty house-inhabitating ants worldwide.

Icononzo, Tolima, Colombia
A busy trail of Monomorium pharaonis pharaoh ants. This species is now among the most pesty house-inhabitating ants worldwide.

Icononzo, Tolima, Colombia
Monomorium rubriceps

Diamond Creek, Victoria, Australia
Monomorium rubriceps

Diamond Creek, Victoria, Australia
Monomorium sydneyense queen and workers in the nest.

Diamond Creek, Victoria, Australia
Monomorium sydneyense brood nest. 

Diamond Creek, Victoria, Australia
Monomorium sydneyense queen and workers in the nest.

Diamond Creek, Victoria, Australia
Monomorium sydneyense queen and workers in the nest.

Diamond Creek, Victoria, Australia
Monomorium sydneyense queen and workers in the nest.

Diamond Creek, Victoria, Australia
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