90 ANTS AND CHILDREN OF THE GARDEN 



CECIL. That ant (Pheidole longipes) is one of the har- 

 vesters and belongs to the same tribe as our ants. They 

 have the build of a race horse. They feed on larvae, in- 

 sects, seeds, and also give each other liquid food from 

 the mouth. 



FLORENCE. See how its jet black eyes show on its 

 light color. 



CECIL. It is variable in size except the kings. The 

 big-headed ones are soldiers, guards, and nut and insect 

 crackers. 



LOHGLEG3 



(Pheidole longipes.) 



A and B Big-headed soldiers of Longipes. 

 C Under view of one kind of worker. 



FLORENCE. I've seen the soldiers. 



CECIL. This ant has been on earth a long time, and 

 has developed casts for special duties. It makes small 

 craters, and a number of guests live with it. 



KENNETH. Yes, and it may use tree-hoppers and cater- 

 pillars for cows. I wonder why it falls from the ceiling 

 down on my book sometimes when I am reading at night? 

 I guess the light attracts it or is it after flies? It has 

 the movements of a thief. Look at its sharp dagger jaws. 



FLORENCE. I see that the Longlegs carry some of 

 their ants around the same as ours do. 



