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While observing the Messor Pogonomyrmex rugosus nest last week, I noticed one ant working on a seedling that was in a patch of other small plants to one side of the mound. (These are mostly Pectocarya – combseed). The worker ant seemed to be using its mandibles on the base of the plant. Of course, Messor worker [...] During a quick hike through South Mountain Park in Phoenix, Arizona yesterday, I spotted a Messor Pogonomyrmex rugosus harvester ant mound. The refuse or midden pile was covered with a fluffy material. The ants apparently have been collecting the seeds of this plant, and discarding the seed coats. It is a common plant in the Sonoran desert. Do [...] What a great day for carnivals. The Diversity in Science Carnival #7: Black History Month – Broadening STEM Participation at Every Level is up today at Urban Science Adventures. DNLee always does a wonderful job of organizing and promoting this event, and the quality of the posts reflect her hard work. Kudos! The next Diversity in [...] The February Circus of the Spineless Carnival 48: The Cabinet of Curiosity is up at Matthew Sarver. The Circus of the Spineless celebrates all kinds of invertebrates. If you are interested in the relationship of ants and blue butterflies, be sure to check Steve Willson’s post about Edward’s Hairstreak Pupa at Blue Jay Barrens. The Blue [...] |
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