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Maricopa Harvester Ant Small in size but dangerously potent, the Maricopa harvester ant (Pogonomyrmex maricopa) lives in the deserts of the southwestern United States.

Squamellaria plants grow special structures to host the ants they symbiotically rely on for nutrients. Distinct compartments ...

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There's an unlikely ally in the fight against the spotted lanternfly, and it's something you're likely very familiar with: ...

Virginia may have a new ally in the fight against one of the most invasive insects threatening trees, crops, and other ...

The Asian needle ant was first discovered in the U.S. in 1932 and found in at least three southeastern states. It is capable ...

Some ant species are aggressive and pose danger. Encounters are becoming common due to growing cities and shifting weather. Bullet ant sting causes electric shock-like pain. Maricopa harvester ant ...