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Winter Ant Queen

The American Winter Ant queen (Prenolepis imparis) is in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, on April 23, 2025. Prenolepis imparis, commonly known as the winter ant, false honey ant, or false honeypot ant, is a species of ant in the genus Prenolepis. The species is found in North America, from Canada to Mexico, nesting deep within the ground. Unusual among ants, Prenolepis imparis prefers lower temperatures, including near freezing, and is only active outside the nest during winter and early spring. (Photo by Creative Touch Imaging Ltd./NurPhoto)

Photo ID	#12296652
Date Taken	23 April 2025
Location	N/A
Photographer	Creative Touch Imaging Ltd/NurPhoto
Category	Human Interest
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Creative Touch Imaging Ltd/NurPhoto

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