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Here are few of my favorite images (so far). You will find all of them, and many, many more - all with detailed descriptions, in the various galleries on this site... Click pictures to enlarge, and scroll down for description and link to original gallery. Highlighted words are clickable for more info. More images to come! After you finish viewing this mini preview, you may want to start in the 'North American Pogos by Behavior' section - I hope you enjoy your visit!

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Pogonomyrmex bicolor

● Duval Mine Rd, Sahuarita [Pima Co], AZ USA [el. 882 m / 2893 ft] view location in Google Maps » ● 11/06/10 10:01AM sunny, air temp: 24°C / 76°F

[IMAGE 1 of 5] Whenever we approached either of the two Pogonomyrmex bicolor nests at this location, one or two workers would immediately climb a grass stem and remain there, while appearing to watch us closely. Occasionally, the mandibles would be opened in a feeble defensive display. The rest of the workers (on the ground) went about their business, and ignored us completely. As mentioned earlier, the ants made no attempt to bite or sting, no matter how closely we approached. The very fine and silky-looking surface sculpture can also be seen in these images.

From Pogonomyrmex bicolor