Polyergus montivagus

Champaign, Illinois, USA
Polyergus montivagus.  The sickle-shaped mandibles are ideal for fighting with other ants.

Champaign, Illinois, USA
Polyergus montivagus

Champaign, Illinois, USA
Polyergus montivagus

Champaign, Illinois, USA
Polyergus montivagus

Champaign, Illinois, USA
Polyergus montivagus.  The sickle-shaped mandibles are ideal for fighting with other ants.

Champaign, Illinois, USA
Polyergus montivagus

Champaign, Illinois, USA
Polyergus montivagus

Champaign, Illinois, USA
Polyergus montivagus is a social parasite of Formica pallidefulva.

Champaign, Illinois, USA
Polyergus montivagus

Champaign, Illinois, USA
Polyergus montivagus

Champaign, Illinois, USA
Polyergus montivagus

Champaign, Illinois, USA
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