Speaking of bad science reporting...
Nope.
Camponotus? You've gotta be kidding.
Nor Ectatomma. (And isn't that Corrie Moreau's copyrighted photo?).
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Hey, es una hormiga. Si has visto una hormiga, has visto todas ;-)
Ever since high school Spanish, hormiga has been my favorite word. I giggle every time I see it.
Gotta love it. I call my hormigo since I am a male ant. :P