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Ant In Flowr - Camponotus floridanus
Copyright © 2009 Paul Celano

Ant In Flowr - Camponotus floridanus
Miami , Florida, USA
January 24, 2009
Red and Black ant
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Contributed by Paul Celano on 27 January, 2009 - 10:05pm
Last updated 2 February, 2009 - 2:36pm

Camponotus floridanus - minor worker
Carpenter Ants are fond of nectar provided nectaries are accessible to them. Hence their Australian name "Sugar Ants".
… Richard Vernier, 2 February, 2009 - 2:06pm login or register to post comments

Can't help
with the ID but it's a beautiful shot. We do have some people here who are familiar with ant species so, hopefully, you'll get an ID.
… Jon M. Yuschock, 2 February, 2009 - 2:01pm login or register to post comments

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