Eciton
is a large, conspicuous army ant endemic to the neotropics. Most species have a soldier caste with mandibles modified into ice-tong shaped hooks for defense against vertebrates. One rain forest species, E. burchellii, is known for its expansive epigaeic swarm raids.
An Eciton burchellii submajor dismantles an unfortunate Pseudomyrmex worker.
Maquipucuna reserve, Pichincha, Ecuador
An Eciton burchellii submajor dismantles an unfortunate Pseudomyrmex worker.
Maquipucuna reserve, Pichincha, Ecuador
Canon EOS 7D |
Original size: 4360x2862 |
Current: 800x525 |
