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Polyergus sp. nr. breviceps - Amazon Ant
Illinois, USA

photograph © Alex Wild 2008

The mandibles of this Polyergus are sharp, serrated blades that are good in a fight but of little use for the regular tasks of nest maintenance, brood care, and food gathering.  

 
USA IL Champaign Co.: 
Champaign
40.120 N 88.275 W 230m
12.x.2008

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