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western thatching ant

Formica obscuripes

Photo by Jeff Dreier
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47.431, -121.637

Field Notes

Description:

Large mound constructed on edge of alder thicket adjacent to Interstate 90. Temperature about 50F and overcast. The ants had gathered together on the top of the mound.

Habitat:

Grassy opening on freeway right-of-way next to alder thicket.

Reference Links:

Western Thatching Ant - mound - Formica obscuripes - BugGuide.Net

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Spotted for Missions

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Nests, hives, bowers, webs & other animal architecture
Mission
The Pacific Northwest Bioregion
Photographed
PublishedApril 8, 2014

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