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Cephalotes clypeatus (Myrmicinae)
These large headed ants of 2 noticeably different sizes, were tending a species of black scale infesting bamboo. Subfamily Myrmicinae.
Found on Bamboo along the wooden trails at Iguazu Falls on the Argentian side.
Identified by Dr. Brian Fisher of the California Academy of Science, San Francisco.
Spotted on Aug 22, 1975
Submitted on Dec 4, 2012
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Interesting spotting!