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Formica sp.
This particular worker had a black abdomen with red thorax and head. It was about 6mm in length. But many workers of this genus can vary in color from brown, red, and even black.
They prefer open areas, such as open forest, meadows. This particular ant was foraging in ferns while other of its species tended aphids on aspen samplings nearby.
Spotted on Jul 30, 2012
Submitted on Aug 3, 2012
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