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western thatching ant

Formica obscuripes

Description:

Thousands of ants appear to be basking on mound.

Habitat:

Edge between coniferous forest and grassland

Notes:

Not sure if there are other thatch ant species in this area

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Jeff Dreier
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Jeff Dreier

Washington, USA

Spotted on Mar 1, 2013
Submitted on Jun 21, 2013

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