Veromessor ants (Veromessor pergandei)
Veromessor pergandei · Veromessor
Veromessor ants (Veromessor pergandei). Recorded flying from February through April. Black head, black mesosoma, black, densely hairy gaster. The desert harvester ant; polymorphic genus, retained wings confirm queen identity distinct from bulky major workers.
When do Veromessor ants fly?
Recorded flying from February through April.
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Queen appearance
Black head, black mesosoma, black, densely hairy gaster. The desert harvester ant; polymorphic genus, retained wings confirm queen identity distinct from bulky major workers.
forms long, single-file foraging columns; deliberate walking pace
No founding care data for Veromessor pergandei yet.
Habitat
Soil mound · also soil · typical for this genus
Watch cleared, sunny ground for wingless queens. After a flight, watch bare or grassy ground for wingless queens.
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