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Mound ant

Formica sp.

Photo by TimTwohig
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Field Notes

Description:

Ant mounds, measuring roughly 12" in height by 18" in diameter. No ants were visible, so I was unable to make a species id. Could possibly be the Allegheny mound ant.

Habitat:

Shrub/forest edge with some open areas. Sandy soil.

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