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Lasius (Acanthomyops) occidentalis - Citronella Ants
Arizona, USA

photograph © Alex Wild 2006

A worker citronella ant tends to eggs in the brood nest.  Notice the small mites riding on the body and head of the worker.

 
USA AZ Cochise Co.: Chiricahua Mountains, Pinery Canyon 31º58.25'N 109º19.65'W 1720m. 15.viii.2006.  Oak-Juniper Woodland, under stone.
A.L.Wild, coll. #AW2855, voucher specimens in ALWC.

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