A pair of Dolichoderus foragers gather the remains of a rainforest katydid killed the preceding night by a rodent, as well as rodent feces left at the site. Ants provide a full-service waste removal system for many ecosystems. Jatun Sacha Reserve, Napo, Ecuador
The South American species Dolichoderus rugosus is one of the largest and most distinct members of its genus. Jatun Sacha reserve, Napo, Ecuador
The elongate D. rugosus is able to navigate the complex substrate of the Amazonian forest floor using stilt-like legs. Refugio Amazonas, Tambopata, Peru.
