Once upon a time, "nope"
wrote in alt.binaries.pictures.gardens:
i have no clue what they are ? Could be a pest or a friend
Where are you?
I think they may be termites, but we don't have red ones here, either
white, brown or shiny black.
Can you post a higher resolution, closeup of one?
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Monterey California
USDA Zone 9
Sunset Zone 17