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Inside the leaf nest of Oecophylla smaragdina weaver ants. Note the two size classes of worker. Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Metamorphosis in the green tree ant Oecophylla smaragdina. Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Ant larvae are voracious. This Ponera grub is neck-deep in the remains of an insect carcass. Diamond Creek, Victoria, Australia
Ant larvae are voracious. This Ponera grub is neck-deep in the remains of an insect carcass. Diamond Creek, Victoria, Australia
Monomorium sydneyense brood nest. Diamond Creek, Victoria, Australia
Oecophylla smaragdina weaver ant pupae. As pupae age, the cuticle hardens and darkens in a process called tanning. Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Metamorphosis in the green tree ant Oecophylla smaragdina. Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Inside the leaf nest of Oecophylla smaragdina weaver ants. Note the two size classes of worker. Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Breaking open a rotting log in an Australian rain forest reveals a nest of Eurhopalothrix procera. Cape Tribulation, Queensland, Australia
Monomorium sydneyense brood nest.

Diamond Creek, Victoria, Australia
Monomorium sydneyense brood nest. Diamond Creek, Victoria, Australia
Monomorium sydneyense brood nest.

Diamond Creek, Victoria, Australia
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