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Atta sexdens

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Field Notes

Description:

Known as "saúva" ants, they are very common in Brazil. They are leaf-cutting ants and can act as pests on crops. They leave this characteristic trail leading to the "nest".

Notes:

These trails can be either single or double way.

Reference Links:

Atta sexdens - Wikipedia, Dynamics of the restoration of physical trails in the grass-cutting ant Atta ca…

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Brian38
Very cool FernandoMSoares!

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PublishedDecember 22, 2019

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