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
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
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
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
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