Harvester Ants (IMAGE)

Penn State

Harvester Ants

Caption

Messor barbarus ants harvesting and bringing wild oat (Avena fatua) weed seeds to the nest entrance. Soldier ants (with large red heads) and smaller workers are visible.

Credit

Barbara Baraibar, Penn State

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