Solenopsis xyloni is a fire ant native to southern and western North America.

Solano County, California, USA
A native fire ant Solenopsis xyloni harvests a grass seed.  Fire ants are occasional granivores.

Tucson, Arizona, USA
Solenopsis xyloni is a fire ant native to southern and western North America.

Solano County, California, USA
Solenopsis xyloni is a fire ant native to southern and western North America.

Solano County, California, USA
Solenopsis xyloni is a fire ant native to southern and western North America.

Solano County, California, USA
Solenopsis xyloni is a fire ant native to southern and western North America.

Solano County, California, USA
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