Ocotillo Ants

Posted on June 26, 2017 by Donna Catterick

When I saw this anthill surrounded by fallen ocotillo flowers, I thought the plant must have just died there.  But then I saw another anthill surrounded by the red blooms.  Seems the ants collect the flowers.
Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, USA.

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4 Responses to Ocotillo Ants

  1. Esther Miller says:
    June 26, 2017 at 9:26 AM

    That is a LOT of ocotillo flowers!

    Reply
  2. 1nmbirder says:
    June 26, 2017 at 10:04 AM

    How interesting! I wonder what the purpose is. Hmmmm…

    Reply
  3. dorannrule says:
    July 3, 2017 at 12:47 PM

    Do you suppose the ants have an appreciation for nature’s beauty?

    Reply

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