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Nylanderia faisonensis can be diagnosed in the southern United States by its dark color, shiny thorax and abdomen, and contrastingly light-colored mid- and hind- coxae. Gainesville, Florida, USA
Dolichoderus bispinosus is among the most common and widespread ants in the Neotropics. Armenia, Belize
Messor pergandei harvester ant. Many ant species that live in arid regions have a psammophore, a basket of hairs on the underside of the head that helps transport dry sand. Palm Desert, California, USA
Messor pergandei harvester ant. Many desert species have a 'psammophore'- a basket of long hairs under the head- enabling the ants to carry dry sand. This individual was photographed on glass in the studio. Palm Desert, California
A Calyptomyrmex piripilis worker rescues a larva when her nest is disturbed by the photographer. The function of the ornate, spatulate hairs is unknown. Kibale forest, Uganda (PSW16850)
A Calyptomyrmex piripilis worker rescues a larva when her nest is disturbed by the photographer. The function of the ornate, spatulate hairs is unknown. Kibale forest, Uganda (PSW16850)
Tetramorium pulcherrimum is a small, furry, forest-dwelling ant found in the rainforests of central Africa. Here, a forager explores the mossy microscape on top of a rotting log. Kibale Forest, Uganda
Calyptomyrmex piripilis Kibale forest, Uganda (PSW16850)
A Calyptomyrmex piripilis worker rescues a larva when her nest is disturbed by the photographer. The function of the ornate, spatulate hairs is unknown. Kibale forest, Uganda (PSW16850)
Nylanderia faisonensis can be diagnosed in the southern United States by its dark color, shiny thorax and abdomen, and contrastingly light-colored mid- and hind- coxae.

Gainesville, Florida, USA
Nylanderia faisonensis can be diagnosed in the southern United States by its dark color, shiny thorax and abdomen, and contrastingly light-colored mid- and hind- coxae. Gainesville, Florida, USA
Nylanderia faisonensis can be diagnosed in the southern United States by its dark color, shiny thorax and abdomen, and contrastingly light-colored mid- and hind- coxae.

Gainesville, Florida, USA
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