Oecophylla smaragdina weaver ant pupae. As pupae age, the cuticle hardens and darkens in a process called tanning.

Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Oecophylla smaragdina weaver ant pupae. As pupae age, the cuticle hardens and darkens in a process called tanning.

Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Oecophylla smaragdina weaver ant pupae. As pupae age, the cuticle hardens and darkens in a process called tanning.

Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Oecophylla smaragdina weaver ant pupae. As pupae age, the cuticle hardens and darkens in a process called tanning.

Cairns, Queensland, Australia
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