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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
An Acropyga acutiventris worker ant pulls a cocoon to safety after the photographer disturbs her nest. Cape Tribulation, Queensland, 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
Eurhopalothrix procera with developing brood. Cape Tribulation, Queensland, Australia
An adult Varroa mite feeds on the hemolymph of developing bees.
The spectacular chrysalis of a tropical Tithorea butterfly is as reflective as a mirror. Misahuallí, Napo, Ecuador
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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