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Camponotus americanus
Photo#690967
Copyright © 2012
Loren & Babs Padelford
Ants on Oak Gall -
Camponotus americanus
Hitchcock Nature Area, Crescent, Pottawattamie County, Iowa, USA
August 16, 2012
Size: approx. 3/8"
Any help with the identification of these ants appreciated.
Thanks,
Loren and Babs Padelford
Bellevue, NE
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Loren & Babs Padelford
on 16 August, 2012 - 6:37pm
Last updated 21 August, 2012 - 1:52pm
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James C. Trager
, 21 August, 2012 - 1:52pm
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Camponotus americanus
James,
Thanks very much for your identification.
Loren and Babs Padelford
Bellevue, NE
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Loren & Babs Padelford
, 21 August, 2012 - 2:03pm
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