Liometopum luctuosum
Mojave National Preserve, California, USA
Liometopum luctuosum
Mojave National Preserve, California, USA
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Velvety tree ants (Liometopum) derive their common name from the thick, velvety pubescence that covers their bodies. This species usually nests in the dead interior of living conifer trees. This image is copyrighted by the photographer and cannot be used without permission. To obtain permission to use this image, please email Alex Wild. (alwild (at) myrmecos.net). Most of the photographs on myrmecos.net are reduced from their original size and compressed for more efficient web transmission. In some cases, higher quality versions are available. This image was captured with a Canon EOS D60, with a Canon 65/2.8 MPE 1-5x Macro lens. |