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 submajor carrying a spider. This long-legged caste is specialized for transporting large or awkward prey.
Maquipucuna reserve, Pichincha, Ecuador
Eciton burchellii submajor carrying a spider. This long-legged caste is specialized for transporting large or awkward prey.
Maquipucuna reserve, Pichincha, Ecuador
Canon EOS 7D |
Original size: 3948x2712 |
Current: 800x550 |
