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Ants (Hymenoptera, Formicidae)

Ants (Hymenoptera, Formicidae)

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gaster_(insect_anatomy)#/media/File:Scheme_ant_worker_anatomy-en.svg

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Ants (Hymenoptera, Formicidae)

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ConBoekel wrote:
Yesterday
Rhytidoponera sp. (genus)
ConBoekel wrote:
Yesterday
The ant carrying
Rhytidoponera sp. (genus)
NateKingsford wrote:
19 Jun 2025
Hey @ConBoekel, is this sighting for the ant being carried or the abt carrying?
Rhytidoponera sp. (genus)
Mike wrote:
19 Jun 2025
Have the ants taken over from the termites or are they living together?
Papyrius nitidus
JasonPStewartNMsnc2016 wrote:
2 Jun 2025
@SimonDunstan thank you !
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