Tetramorium bicarinatum workers gather nectar from glands of an invasive mallow. Some plants use nectar to attract ants as a defense against herbivorous insects, as ants also eat insect eggs and caterpillars.

Orlando, Florida, USA
Tetramorium bicarinatum is an Asian species that is now found in warmer climates around the world.

Orlando, Florida, USA
Podomyrma adelaidae

Yandoit, Victoria, Australia
Tetramorium validiusculum - worker with larvae nesting in a hollow mangrove twig.

Cape Tribulation, Queensland, Australia
Monomorium rubriceps

Diamond Creek, Victoria, Australia
Monomorium rubriceps

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

Diamond Creek, Victoria, Australia
Portrait of a Meranoplus worker ant.

Yandoit, Victoria, Australia
Mayriella ebbei

Diamond Creek, Victoria, Australia
Podomyrma adelaidae

Yandoit, Victoria, Australia
Podomyrma adelaidae

Yandoit, Victoria, Australia
Podomyrma adelaidae

Yandoit, Victoria, Australia
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