Australian Ants
The wayward southern continent of Australia is famous for the strange and relictual creatures that have evolved in nearly complete isolation. The ants are no exception. Australia's ant fauna is both diverse and exceptionally abundant, with a host of species found nowhere else.
Inside the leaf nest of Oecophylla smaragdina weaver ants. Note the two size classes of worker.
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Inside the leaf nest of Oecophylla smaragdina weaver ants. Note the two size classes of worker.
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Canon EOS 7D |
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