This assassin bug nymph (Reduviidae: Emesinae) hunts spiders in their webs.

Armenia, Belize
The greenheaded ant, Rhytidoponera metallica is capable of inflicting a very painful sting.

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Polyrhachis (Hagiomyrma) sp. golden spiny ant

Coen, Queensland, Australia
The green-headed ant Rhytidoponera metallica is a common soil-nesting ant in urban areas throughout Australia. 

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
The greenheaded ant, Rhytidoponera metallica is capable of inflicting a very painful sting.

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
The green-headed ant Rhytidoponera metallica is a common soil-nesting ant in urban areas throughout Australia. 

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
A trio of Rhytidoponera metallica workers.

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Polyrhachis (Hagiomyrma) sp. golden spiny ant

Coen, Queensland, Australia
Camponotus sansabeanus - worker ants vary in size, color, and body proportion.

Mojave National Preserve, California, USA
Camponotus sansabeanus - worker ants vary in size, color, and body proportion.

Mojave National Preserve, California, USA
Camponotus sansabeanus - worker ants vary in size, color, and body proportion.

Mojave National Preserve, California, USA
Camponotus sansabeanus - worker ants vary in size, color, and body proportion.

Mojave National Preserve, California, USA
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