Derek Uhey
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Reposted by Derek Uhey
Tiny in size but fierce in defense, harvester ants pack a sting that will knock your socks off. Particularly effective against mammals, harvester ants' venom may have evolved to keep rodents from raiding their seed stashes.
The Painful but Fascinating Stings of Harvester Ants
Tiny in size but fierce in defense, harvester ants (Pogonomyrmex spp.) pack a sting that will knock your socks off. Particularly effective against mammals, harvester ants' venom may have evolved to…
entomologytoday.org
April 17, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Tiny in size but fierce in defense, harvester ants pack a sting that will knock your socks off. Particularly effective against mammals, harvester ants' venom may have evolved to keep rodents from raiding their seed stashes.