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
Polyrhachis (Hagiomyrma) sp. golden spiny ant

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

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

Coen, Queensland, Australia
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