Veromessor pergandei is among the most commonly seen seed harvesting ants in southern California. Colonies of this species contain worker ants of different sizes, while most other seed harvesters in the region have monomorphic workers. Here, a major worker carries a seed back to the nest. Anza Borrego Desert, California, USA
Black harvester ants carrying seeds back to the nest. Mojave National Preserve, California, USA
A nest of black harvester ants, Veromessor pergandei. Mojave National Preserve, California, USA
