Formica pallidefulva. This young ant has just eclosed from a pupa and her integument is still pale and soft. She will darken over time. Champaign, Illinois, USA
Gnamptogenys mordax adults, pupae, and larvae. Ants darken as they age, so the different colors of the adults in this photo indicates time since eclosion. Venezuela
Gnamptogenys striatula larvae feed on the carcasses of fire ants. Larvae of this species have long, flexible necks allowing them to reach food placed near them by the attendant workers. Cayó District, Belize.
