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Australian Green Ant
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Australian Green Ant

Australian Green tree ants,(Oecophylla smaragina), are a type of Weaver ant found in Northern Australia.
They build nests the same way as Weaver ants, i.e - weaving leaves together with the silk squeezed out of their larvae.
Note the size of the beetle compared to the ant.
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Habitat
Woodland
Location
Australia
Date taken
Nov 14
Equipment used
Canon
ducbucln
The ants must have powerful muscles in their necks to lift that beetle. A spectacular capture by you and the ant.

Vicki
 
Stanley Jones
Supporter
Wow, this is one awesome picture Gerry! Brilliant action picture with spectacular detail, colors, focus, dof, and background! This ant looks like it has a grenade belly (lol). Outstanding work Gerry!!!!
 
L
Absolutely AMAZING photo, both technically and in terms of subject!!!
Infinite thumbs up ............!
Cheers!
 
Deerbird
Super wow, great details and lighting. Thanks too for the interesting information Gerry
 

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