Forelius mccooki workers taking nectar from a Cholla cactus in the Sonoran desert. Cacti provide nectar to attract ants, as some ant species help the plant by removing herbivorous insects. Tucson, Arizona, USA
Early morning sun catches a mating flight of Forelius mccooki in the Sonoran desert. Tucson, Arizona, USA
A worker harvester ant carrying a seed back to her nest. Night-active species are often lighter in color than their day-active counterparts. Sand Springs Dune, Nevada, USA