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Dorylus driver ants are quick to defend their colonies. Here, a soldier bites down on an intruding myrmecologist. Kibale forest, Uganda
Dorylus driver ants are quick to defend their colonies. Here, a soldier bites down on an intruding myrmecologist. Kibale forest, Uganda
Most Camponotus are docile, timid insects. Not Camponotus floridanus, the Florida Carpenter Ant . These large red-and-black ants are quick to bite when bothered. Archbold Biological Station, Florida, USA
Cimex lectularius nymph taking a blood meal. The bug feeds through a set of mouthparts that are highly modified for piercing and sucking. Chicago, Illinois, USA
An Aedes triseriatus eastern treehole mosquito takes a blood meal. Illinois. filename: triseriatus14
Odontomachus chelifer. Ants from different colonies don't normally tolerate each other. Here, a trap-jaw ant dispatches an intruder from a neighboring nest. Aragua, Venezuela
The biggest enemies of ants are usually other ants, as competition for limited food and space is often intense. Here, two Tetramorium workers have killed a Pheidole from a neighboring nest. St. Lucia, KZN, South Africa
In ant battles, large size is not as advantageous as large numbers. This Pheidole soldier ant proved no match for the hordes of Tetramorium sericeiventre that zealously defend their territory against any incursion. St. Lucia, KZN, South Africa
Odontomachus chelifer. Ants from different colonies don't normally tolerate each other. Here, a trap-jaw ant dispatches an intruder from a neighboring nest. Aragua, Venezuela
Dorylus driver ants are quick to defend their colonies. Here, a soldier bites down on an intruding myrmecologist.

Kibale forest, Uganda
Dorylus driver ants are quick to defend their colonies. Here, a soldier bites down on an intruding myrmecologist. Kibale forest, Uganda
Dorylus driver ants are quick to defend their colonies. Here, a soldier bites down on an intruding myrmecologist.

Kibale forest, Uganda
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