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Brachymyrmex patagonicus - Rover Ant
Arizona, USA

photograph © Alex Wild 2008

The rover ant, a pest species introduced accidentally from South America, has a sweet tooth.  These workers were attracted to a honey bait in Tucson, Arizona.

 
USA AZ Pima Co.: Tucson
32º14.24'N 110º56.44'W 750m. 
25.v.2008 
Urban lot, at honey bait.

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