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
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
Canon EOS D60 |
Original size: 2886x1986 |
Current: 800x551 |
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