Messor lariversi.  Harvester ants are not strictly seed-eaters, and they will scavenge dead insects when they can.  Here, a nocturnal harvester ant has discovered the carcass of an aquatic corixid bug.

Sand Springs Dune, Nevada, USA
Nothomyrmecia macrops.  The large eyes of this species indicate that they navigate visually.

Poochera, South Australia
Nothomyrmecia macrops

Poochera, South Australia
Nothomyrmecia macrops dinosaur ant queen.

Poochera, South Australia
Nothomyrmecia macrops, queen

Poochera, South Australia
Nothomyrmecia macrops, queen

Poochera, South Australia
Nothomyrmecia macrops, queen

Poochera, South Australia
Nothomyrmecia macrops, queen

Poochera, South Australia
Nothomyrmecia macrops dinosaur ant queen.

Poochera, South Australia
Nothomyrmecia macrops. The large eyes of this species indicate that they navigate visually.

Poochera, South Australia
Nothomyrmecia macrops.  The large eyes of this species indicate that they navigate visually.

Poochera, South Australia
Nothomyrmecia macrops. The large eyes of this species indicate that they navigate visually.

Poochera, South Australia
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