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Tetramorium species (nr. caespitum) - Pavement Ant
Upstate NY, USA

photograph © Alex Wild 2007

Recent taxonomic research has revealed that the common "pavement ant" of North America, previously referred to as Tetramorium caespitum, has never been described formally and lacks a scientific name.  True T. caespitum is a strictly European species.  

 
USA NY, Monroe Co.: Perinton
 2.vii.2007 43º05'N 77º28'W, 130m. 
Suburban Garden.

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This image was captured with a Canon EOS 20D, using a Canon 65mm MPE 1-5x Macro Lens.