This Papyrius nitidus worker ant has captured a termite and is carrying it back to her nest.  Termites are a favorite food for many types of ants.

Iron Range National Park, Queensland, Australia
Papyrius nitidus.  Eggs and worker ants in the brood nest.  In the background is a termite carcass that the ants have carried in as food for the developing ant larvae.

Iron Range National Park, Queensland, Australia
This Papyrius nitidus worker ant has captured a termite and is carrying it back to her nest.  Termites are a favorite food for many types of ants.

Iron Range National Park, Queensland, Australia
This Papyrius nitidus worker ant has captured a termite and is carrying it back to her nest. Termites are a favorite food for many types of ants.

Iron Range National Park, Queensland, Australia
This Papyrius nitidus worker ant has captured a termite and is carrying it back to her nest.  Termites are a favorite food for many types of ants.

Iron Range National Park, Queensland, Australia
This Papyrius nitidus worker ant has captured a termite and is carrying it back to her nest. Termites are a favorite food for many types of ants.

Iron Range National Park, Queensland, Australia
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