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Desert harvester ant

Messor pergandei

Photo by Brian38
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Field Notes

Description:

These small black ants are seed harvesters and hot climate specialists. They nest in exposed sandy soils.

Habitat:

Spotted at Joshua Tree National Park. Desert creosote scrub habitat. Native to the desert regions of southern California.

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