Podomyrma
is a genus of large, robust myrmicine ants found from Indonesia to Australia. These muscular insects nest in dead wood and are often seen foraging on tree trunks and branches.
A large Podomyrma gratiosa tree ant attacks a column of smaller Crematogaster workers that pass too close to her nest. The Crematogaster fight back, and even though the large size and heavy armor of the Podomyrma allow it a one-on-one advantage, the superior numbers of Crematogaster give the smaller ants the edge in this fight.
Naracoorte, South Australia
A large Podomyrma gratiosa tree ant attacks a column of smaller Crematogaster workers that pass too close to her nest. The Crematogaster fight back, and even though the large size and heavy armor of the Podomyrma allow it a one-on-one advantage, the superior numbers of Crematogaster give the smaller ants the edge in this fight.
Naracoorte, South Australia
Canon EOS D60 |
Original size: 3072x2048 |
Current: 800x534 |
