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False Honey Ant? - Prenolepis imparis
Copyright © 2007 Minray Yang

False Honey Ant? - Prenolepis imparis
Long Grove, Lake County, Illinois, USA
October 21, 2007
It was found near the colony of another ant species.
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Contributed by Minray Yang on 2 February, 2008 - 2:04pm
Last updated 4 February, 2008 - 4:19pm

Yes - Prenolepis imparis
Nice shot of a wary lone worker. Was likely aware of the danger, ready to quickly run away if detected by local ants.
… Richard Vernier, 4 February, 2008 - 1:57pm login or register to post comments

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