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Atta Texana alate - Atta texana - male - female
Copyright © 2006 crispin

Atta Texana alate - Atta texana - Male Female
Lake Corpus Christi, San Patricio County, Texas, USA
May 31, 2006
When Atta Texana alates come out to mate, crowds of them end up at my camp.
Contributed by crispin on 7 January, 2007 - 9:46pm
Last updated 12 March, 2008 - 7:27pm

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