A few images of Pogonomyrmex wheeleri (Wheeler's harvester) from Mexico.
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![pogolumina > ● Sinaloa, Mexico
● 1/23/09 9:34AM
While we did not find these P. wheeleri workers to be particularly aggressive, one would occasionally menace us with open mandibles, and antennae pointing forward (a defensive posture seen in some other Pogo species as well). [scroll down for additional notes/references]
ADDITIONAL NOTES/REFERENCES:
Pogonomyrmex wheeleri is the largest Pogo species in North America, with an average worker size of 9.5mm to 11.5mm.
The range of this ant is limited to Sinaloa, and Narayit, in Mexico.
·Cole, A.C. 1968. Pogonomyrmex Harvester Ants: A Study of the Genus in North America. Knoxville, University of Tennessee Press
·Taber, S.W. 1998. The World of the Harvester Ants. College Station, TX, Texas A&M University Press](http://www.pogolumina.net/NorthAmericanPogosbySpecies/Pogonomyrmex-wheeleri-Wheelers/i-LDS589G/3/Ti/IMG_1733_09_R-Ti.jpg "pogolumina > ● Sinaloa, Mexico
● 1/23/09 9:34AM
While we did not find these P. wheeleri workers to be particularly aggressive, one would occasionally menace us with open mandibles, and antennae pointing forward (a defensive posture seen in some other Pogo species as well). [scroll down for additional notes/references]
ADDITIONAL NOTES/REFERENCES:
Pogonomyrmex wheeleri is the largest Pogo species in North America, with an average worker size of 9.5mm to 11.5mm.
The range of this ant is limited to Sinaloa, and Narayit, in Mexico.
·Cole, A.C. 1968. Pogonomyrmex Harvester Ants: A Study of the Genus in North America. Knoxville, University of Tennessee Press
·Taber, S.W. 1998. The World of the Harvester Ants. College Station, TX, Texas A&M University Press")
![pogolumina > ● Sinaloa, Mexico
● 1/23/09 9:06AM
Pogonomyrmex wheeleri worker. [scroll down for additional notes/references]
ADDITIONAL NOTES/REFERENCES:
Pogonomyrmex wheeleri is the largest Pogo species in North America, with an average worker size of 9.5mm to 11.5mm.
The range of this ant is limited to Sinaloa, and Narayit, in Mexico.
·Cole, A.C. 1968. Pogonomyrmex Harvester Ants: A Study of the Genus in North America. Knoxville, University of Tennessee Press
·Taber, S.W. 1998. The World of the Harvester Ants. College Station, TX, Texas A&M University Press](http://www.pogolumina.net/NorthAmericanPogosbySpecies/Pogonomyrmex-wheeleri-Wheelers/i-Vg874Kq/4/Ti/IMG_1680_09_R-Ti.jpg "pogolumina > ● Sinaloa, Mexico
● 1/23/09 9:06AM
Pogonomyrmex wheeleri worker. [scroll down for additional notes/references]
ADDITIONAL NOTES/REFERENCES:
Pogonomyrmex wheeleri is the largest Pogo species in North America, with an average worker size of 9.5mm to 11.5mm.
The range of this ant is limited to Sinaloa, and Narayit, in Mexico.
·Cole, A.C. 1968. Pogonomyrmex Harvester Ants: A Study of the Genus in North America. Knoxville, University of Tennessee Press
·Taber, S.W. 1998. The World of the Harvester Ants. College Station, TX, Texas A&M University Press")
![pogolumina > ● Sinaloa, Mexico
● 1/23/09 9:34AM
The massive body proportions, and the very fine, dense cephalic surface sculpture, are hallmarks of Pogonomyrmex wheeleri - North America's largest Pogo. [scroll down for additional notes/references]
ADDITIONAL NOTES/REFERENCES:
Pogonomyrmex wheeleri is the largest Pogo species in North America, with an average worker size of 9.5mm to 11.5mm.
The range of this ant is limited to Sinaloa, and Narayit, in Mexico.
·Cole, A.C. 1968. Pogonomyrmex Harvester Ants: A Study of the Genus in North America. Knoxville, University of Tennessee Press
·Taber, S.W. 1998. The World of the Harvester Ants. College Station, TX, Texas A&M University Press](http://www.pogolumina.net/NorthAmericanPogosbySpecies/Pogonomyrmex-wheeleri-Wheelers/i-B6NmV8G/4/Ti/IMG_1735_09_Rc-Ti.jpg "pogolumina > ● Sinaloa, Mexico
● 1/23/09 9:34AM
The massive body proportions, and the very fine, dense cephalic surface sculpture, are hallmarks of Pogonomyrmex wheeleri - North America's largest Pogo. [scroll down for additional notes/references]
ADDITIONAL NOTES/REFERENCES:
Pogonomyrmex wheeleri is the largest Pogo species in North America, with an average worker size of 9.5mm to 11.5mm.
The range of this ant is limited to Sinaloa, and Narayit, in Mexico.
·Cole, A.C. 1968. Pogonomyrmex Harvester Ants: A Study of the Genus in North America. Knoxville, University of Tennessee Press
·Taber, S.W. 1998. The World of the Harvester Ants. College Station, TX, Texas A&M University Press")
● Sinaloa, Mexico
● 1/23/09 9:34AM
● 1/23/09 9:34AM
While we did not find these P. wheeleri workers to be particularly aggressive, one would occasionally menace us with open mandibles, and antennae pointing forward (a defensive posture seen in some other Pogo species as well). [scroll down for additional notes/references]
ADDITIONAL NOTES/REFERENCES:
Pogonomyrmex wheeleri is the largest Pogo species in North America, with an average worker size of 9.5mm to 11.5mm.
The range of this ant is limited to Sinaloa, and Narayit, in Mexico.
·Cole, A.C. 1968. Pogonomyrmex Harvester Ants: A Study of the Genus in North America. Knoxville, University of Tennessee Press
·Taber, S.W. 1998. The World of the Harvester Ants. College Station, TX, Texas A&M University Press
Pogonomyrmex wheeleri is the largest Pogo species in North America, with an average worker size of 9.5mm to 11.5mm.
The range of this ant is limited to Sinaloa, and Narayit, in Mexico.
·Cole, A.C. 1968. Pogonomyrmex Harvester Ants: A Study of the Genus in North America. Knoxville, University of Tennessee Press
·Taber, S.W. 1998. The World of the Harvester Ants. College Station, TX, Texas A&M University Press
![pogolumina > ● Sinaloa, Mexico
● 1/23/09 9:34AM
While we did not find these P. wheeleri workers to be particularly aggressive, one would occasionally menace us with open mandibles, and antennae pointing forward (a defensive posture seen in some other Pogo species as well). [scroll down for additional notes/references]
ADDITIONAL NOTES/REFERENCES:
Pogonomyrmex wheeleri is the largest Pogo species in North America, with an average worker size of 9.5mm to 11.5mm.
The range of this ant is limited to Sinaloa, and Narayit, in Mexico.
·Cole, A.C. 1968. Pogonomyrmex Harvester Ants: A Study of the Genus in North America. Knoxville, University of Tennessee Press
·Taber, S.W. 1998. The World of the Harvester Ants. College Station, TX, Texas A&M University Press](http://www.pogolumina.net/NorthAmericanPogosbySpecies/Pogonomyrmex-wheeleri-Wheelers/i-LDS589G/3/M/IMG_1733_09_R-M.jpg "pogolumina > ● Sinaloa, Mexico
● 1/23/09 9:34AM
While we did not find these P. wheeleri workers to be particularly aggressive, one would occasionally menace us with open mandibles, and antennae pointing forward (a defensive posture seen in some other Pogo species as well). [scroll down for additional notes/references]
ADDITIONAL NOTES/REFERENCES:
Pogonomyrmex wheeleri is the largest Pogo species in North America, with an average worker size of 9.5mm to 11.5mm.
The range of this ant is limited to Sinaloa, and Narayit, in Mexico.
·Cole, A.C. 1968. Pogonomyrmex Harvester Ants: A Study of the Genus in North America. Knoxville, University of Tennessee Press
·Taber, S.W. 1998. The World of the Harvester Ants. College Station, TX, Texas A&M University Press")
● Sinaloa, Mexico
● 1/23/09 9:34AM
● 1/23/09 9:34AM
While we did not find these P. wheeleri workers to be particularly aggressive, one would occasionally menace us with open mandibles, and antennae pointing forward (a defensive posture seen in some other Pogo species as well). [scroll down for additional notes/references]
ADDITIONAL NOTES/REFERENCES:
Pogonomyrmex wheeleri is the largest Pogo species in North America, with an average worker size of 9.5mm to 11.5mm.
The range of this ant is limited to Sinaloa, and Narayit, in Mexico.
·Cole, A.C. 1968. Pogonomyrmex Harvester Ants: A Study of the Genus in North America. Knoxville, University of Tennessee Press
·Taber, S.W. 1998. The World of the Harvester Ants. College Station, TX, Texas A&M University Press
Pogonomyrmex wheeleri is the largest Pogo species in North America, with an average worker size of 9.5mm to 11.5mm.
The range of this ant is limited to Sinaloa, and Narayit, in Mexico.
·Cole, A.C. 1968. Pogonomyrmex Harvester Ants: A Study of the Genus in North America. Knoxville, University of Tennessee Press
·Taber, S.W. 1998. The World of the Harvester Ants. College Station, TX, Texas A&M University Press
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