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Photo#2013051
pile that moved to the right

pile that moved to the right
University Park, Manatee County, Florida, USA
July 30, 2021
thought this was an ant carrying food on its back based on what you could see. couldn't seem to see anything underneath. did see the little ants. didn't seem to be able to see what it was clearly and what direction it was moving in.

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pile that moved to the right pile that moved to the right pile that moved to the right pile that moved to the right

Some possible species
Based on Catherine Tauber's keys, it looks like the 2 species with such extensive facial markings are Ceraeochrysa smithi and Leucochrysa floridana.

 
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image added to adjust for exp
image added to adjust for exposure for possible clearer view of facial markings.

Moved
Moved from ID Request.

 
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