Linepithema micans astride a ground pearl. The "pearl" is actually a honeydew-producing scale insect that feeds on the sap of roots. Bento Gonçalves, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil

Linepithema micans running through tunnels in their underground nest. Tafí del Valle, Tucumán, Argentina

Linepithema micans, worker and eggs in an underground chamber. Bento Gonçalves, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil