Sykes observed Pheidole providens bring rain-soaked grass seeds and grains of Guinea Corn out of the nest and place them on the grass to dry. He called them “Harvester ants”. These species regularly ...

To make matters worse, the invasive big-headed ant (Pheidole megacephala) has also been introduced to the island. This voracious invader is known to decimate communities of small invertebrates, ...

The Pheidole harrisonfordi, a species of ant, was named to honor Ford’s conservation efforts. Unlike his well-known character Indy, Harrison is a snake fan. In fact, he helped scouts earn their ...