#oecophylla — Public Fediverse posts
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I found this winged queen surrounded by dozens of workers at the base of a tree. I wish I would have stayed and watched how this played out. Some workers were threatening while others seemed to be feeding her. After one ant nipped at her, another nipped at that ant. Did the established colony take in this young queen? When I returned a short time later, they were gone? So many questions...
#Formicidae #SriLanka #Ants #Insects #InsectInteraction #Oecophylla #smaragdina #Photography #Nature
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What these friendly guys? Ok, so not the same, but closely related Asian weaver ants. These ants are bold and a bit crazy. I've had one jump from a tree and land on my leg where it buried its mandibles. I've really enjoyed getting to know these ants. They have such big personalities! I have also seen one jump a tiny gap chasing a spider. I wish I would have been filming to know for sure.
#Tetraponera #rufonigra #Oecophylla #smaragdina #Ants #Formicidae #SriLanka #InsectInteraction
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Seems appropriate at the moment.
This Large Oakblue caterpillar being tended by its Weaver ant overlords.
This photo won me my first weaver ant battle scar. ...not my caterpillar clearly
#Arhopala #amantes #Oecophylla #smaragdina #SriLanka #Insects #Arthropods #Lepidoptera #Ants #Formicidae #InsectInteraction
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CW: Ants on a caterpillar
Asian Weaver Ants tending a Lycaenid caterpillar (Tailless Line Blue perhaps)
This is the best I could do with the MP-E. These ladies don't appreciate visitors and it was a breezy day.
I will have to try to find more of these with a wider lens. Any suggestions on good cheap wide angle macro for R mounts?
#SriLanka #Ants #Formicidae #Oecophylla #smaragdina
#Butterfly #Lycaenidae #Prosotas #dubiosa #Insect #InsectInteraction