Camponotus rufipes is among the most common ant species in parts of South America.

Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil
Her nest disturbed by the photographer, a Dolichoderus attelaboides worker stands guard.

Morretes, Paraná, Brazil
Gnamptogenys sp.

Morretes, Paraná, Brazil
Her nest disturbed by the photographer, a Dolichoderus attelaboides worker stands guard.

Morretes, Paraná, Brazil
Strumigenys zeteki, foraging worker.

Viçosa, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Camponotus sp.

Morretes, Paraná, Brazil
Linepithema iniquum ranges from central America to northern Argentina and is recognized by the distinct "step" in its thoracic profile.

Morretes, Paraná, Brazil
Pseudomyrmex phyllophilus

Monte Verde, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Azteca

Viçosa, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Camponotus sp.

Morretes, Paraná, Brazil
Camponotus sp.

Morretes, Paraná, Brazil
Camponotus sp.

Morretes, Paraná, Brazil
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