Pogonomyrmex barbatus or Harvester Ant

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Ferdy Christant

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Very nice job, William, love it! Posted one year ago
1. William Bodine
  
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  The ant was on the yellow center stamen of a red hibiscus plant. The yellow reflected up onto the legs. It is one of my favorite shots.
  Thanks Ferdy Posted one year ago

Calbost Niel

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Brilliant William! Posted one year ago
1. William Bodine
  
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  Thanks Calbost Posted one year ago

Wesley Goorachan

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Amazing shot William! Posted one year ago
1. William Bodine
  
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  I grew up with these things in our back yard and spent hours just watching them. Thanks Wesley. Posted one year ago, modified one year ago

Patomarazul

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Excellent macro! Posted one year ago
1. William Bodine
  
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  Thanks a bunch. Your comments keep me going. Posted one year ago

Flavio

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Wow! Super macro shot William, congratulations! Posted one year ago
1. William Bodine
  
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  Every once in a while I get one right. Thanks for your comment. Posted one year ago

The Red Harvester Ant

"Pogonomyrmex barbatus" is a species of harvester ant from the genus "Pogonomyrmex". Its common names include red ant and red harvester ant. These large ants prefer arid chaparral habitats and are native to the Southwestern United States.

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Similar species: Wasps, Bees, Sawflies And Ants

Species identified by William Bodine