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Pogonomyrmex barbatus
Nest about 13" across. Entrance hole about 1", with heavy traffic in an out . Soldiers have the large heads. Lesser workers have the smaller heads. These clear the immediate area of all plants, sticks, and other debris- making the nest visible from a considerable distance.
Sandy areas.
Their bite is said to be extremely painful. Venom isn't actually dangerous to the average person - but just much more painful.
Spotted on Apr 24, 2013
Submitted on Apr 25, 2013
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