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Brachymyrmex patagonicus - Rover Ant
Arizona, USA

photograph © Alex Wild 2008

Inside the brood nest, a Brachymyrmex worker arranges a silken cocoon.

 
USA AZ Pima Co.: Tucson
32º14'N 110º58'W 730m ii.2007
Urban lot, nest under stones.

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This image was captured with a Canon EOS 20D, using a Canon MP-E 65mm 1-5x macro lens.