I am known as a Skull-collecting Ant
I spray Trap-Jaw ants with my formic acid,
Then I decorate my nest
With their chopped off head
Eat a meal and then take an antacid.
Location: St. Sebastian River Preserve State Park
Sources: https://phys.org/news/2018-11-uncovers-predatory-behavior-florida-skull-collecting.html
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