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.
Eciton burchellii workers form a living bridge to speed the return of prey from a raid front.
Jatun Sacha reserve, Napo, Ecuador
Eciton burchellii workers form a living bridge to speed the return of prey from a raid front.
Jatun Sacha reserve, Napo, Ecuador
Canon EOS 7D |
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