Defense, Aggression, and Pogos as Prey
Wrestling and stinging
ants, lunch for spiders, and territorial wars. Pogonomyrmex spp.
ants at various locations in North America.
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Pogonomyrmex occidentalis
● SW of Pyramid Lake [Washoe Co], NV USA [el. 1323 m / 4341 ft] view location in Google Maps » ● 6/24/10 6:14AM mostly sunny, air temp: 12°C / 53°F
A Pogonomyrmex occidentalis workers strikes a menacing pose. This was one of only two workers visible outside of the nest at this early hour. This species, like many other Pogos, will readily sting intruders.
