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The interior of an ant nest, or formicary. The pupae are in the lower chamber, then the mature larvae,and the top holds young larvae and eggs.

Ant Nest

The interior of an ant nest, or formicary. The pupae are in the lower chamber, then the mature larvae,and…

"The cocoons represent the pupa stage; they are commonly called ant-eggs, and are carefully tended by the workers."

Red Wood Ant Pupae (bottom)

"The cocoons represent the pupa stage; they are commonly called ant-eggs, and are carefully tended by…

"The cocoons represent the pupa stage; they are commonly called ant-eggs, and are carefully tended by the workers."

Red Wood Ant Pupae (side)

"The cocoons represent the pupa stage; they are commonly called ant-eggs, and are carefully tended by…