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Pyramid ant
Dorymyrmex sp.
29.1691, -82.1785
Field Notes
Description:
Medium-sized red ants. Nest structure quite distinct, as seen in the picture; looked like a little volcano crater. Not nearly as aggressive as the fire ants in the other two nests we "experimented" with. I am hoping someone can recognize the nest shape and help out with an ID!
Habitat:
Sandy playground. Full sun.
Notes:
My middle-schoolers "experimented" on 3 ant nests, to determine whether the ants preferred sugar or protein. Much to everyone's surprise (myself included), 3/3 chose the hotdog over the yummy jello. Hmm!
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PublishedSeptember 10, 2011
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