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Atta

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Field Notes

Description:

This an ant that is common on rainy days. In Mexico, the population use to eat it. It contains a huge amount of protein.

Habitat:

Subtropical habitat. This spotting was right at school steps. In Cuernavaca, Morelos, México.

Notes:

In some parts is called "San Juan" because the major spottings is in San Juan day.

Species ID Suggestions

Leafcutter ant

Atta cephalotes

Reference Link
Saturniidae27
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Comments (1)
AntónioGinjaGinja
Hello teachermontrealcuernavaca and welcome to the Project Noah community! Nice first spotting!I change it to arthropods category for you . Project Noah is a tool for people to learn about wildlife, share wildlife spotting's, build nature journals and engage in citizen science. Here you will find a friendly community of people passionate about wildlife and conservation. We are thrilled for you to join Project Noah. We hope you enjoy our website and community as much as us! Enjoy yourself, learn, share and I will see you around :)
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PublishedAugust 10, 2020

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