A Temnothorax texanus worker carries a pupa to safety after the photographer disturbed her nest. Sand Ridge State Forest, Illinois, USA
Temnothorax texanus is a soil-nesting ant that prefers sandy habitats. Note the wide post-petiole which is diagnostic for this species. Sand Ridge State Forest, Illinois, USA
Temnothorax whitfordi is a wood-nesting species from southwestern North America. Mojave National Preserve, California, USA
