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Wasmannia auropunctata - Little Fire Ant
Panama

photograph © Alex Wild 2007

Inside the nest of the little fire ant, Wasmannia auropunctata. A queen ant, at center, produces pheromones that are attractive to the workers who turn to attend to her.

 
Panamá, Panamá.: Gamboa
09º07.0'N 79º42.1'W 35m. 28.vii.2007
Nest under bark at base of Enterolobium tree.
#AW2917, voucher specimens deposited at ALWC.

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