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Leaf-Cutter Ant Waste Mound

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Mark Ridgway
Mark Ridgway 11 years ago

Impressive. They must be an important component in the forest then.

John G. Phillips
John G. Phillips 11 years ago

Argy, this was about a meter high, and 2-3 across. I've seen these take up a sizable area before. Jellis, I'm sure it would be. It's ant waste, so it probably has a decent nitrogen content.

Jellis
Jellis 11 years ago

I wonder if that would be good to mix with soil?

Mark Ridgway
Mark Ridgway 11 years ago

Interesting.. How big is this mound?

John G. Phillips
Spotted by
John G. Phillips

Cartago, Costa Rica

Spotted on Jun 22, 2011
Submitted on Jan 17, 2013

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