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weaver ants

Oecophylla smaragdina

Description:

Weaver ants out scavenging or hunting have obtained a wasp and struggle with it, attempting to return to their colonial nest (of which there are many in this area).

Habitat:

Observed on a sidewalk of a school campus which is nestled in the lower foothills of the Cyclops mountains. The campus is surrounded by villages, gardens and disturbed forest.

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Scott Frazier
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Scott Frazier

Indonesia

Spotted on Oct 9, 2012
Submitted on Dec 13, 2012

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