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Citronella ants

Lasius claviger

Description:

yellow orange ants

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6 Comments

MaryEvans2
MaryEvans2 12 years ago

Nice series, I love watching ants..and how interesting that these give off a smell if squished- though I wouldn't dream of squishing them :)

EricEllison
EricEllison 12 years ago

hmm maybe ill look into it someday lol

Jacob Gorneau
Jacob Gorneau 12 years ago

:) oddly enough, its a pleasing aroma

EricEllison
EricEllison 12 years ago

ha! i was wondering about their name

Jacob Gorneau
Jacob Gorneau 12 years ago

These are called Citronella Ants because they emit a very citrusy smell when squished.

EricEllison
EricEllison 12 years ago

started an ANT mission for those interested :)

http://www.projectnoah.org/missions/1023...

antimatterhands
Spotted by
antimatterhands

Rockford, Illinois, USA

Spotted on Apr 4, 2012
Submitted on Apr 4, 2012

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