Interactions with Plants
From seed foraging to plant removal. Pogos
interacting with the plant life around them, in North America.
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Pogonomyrmex salinus
● Wanapum Rec. Area [Kittitas Co], WA USA [el. 190 m / 623 ft] view location in Google Maps » ● 6/4/09 8:00AM sunny, air temp: 23°C / 74°F
The stalk of this tiny flower (unidentified) had the tell-tale signs of having been gnawed on by Pogo mandibles. The flower itself had been about 40% chewed away, as well (by Pogos, or some other insect?). This Pogonomyrmex salinus worker appeared to be going over the petals with her mouthparts - possibly collecting nectar, or moisture. At one point, the ant attempted to cut through the stem, just below the flower - but to no avail.
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