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Elongate twig ant
Pseudomyrmex gracilis
20.4879, -87.7382
Field Notes
Description:
A long, solitary, wasp-like ant. It feeds on live insects (especially Lepidopteran larvae), fungus spores, and tends aphids for honeydew. These ants can be considered beneficial because of their predatory nature.
Habitat:
South America - southern U.S. Arboreal, but often found on a variety of vegetation.
Notes:
Spotted feeding on a geometrid caterpillar.
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedJanuary 17, 2012
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