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Pheidole sp.
It is believed that the outside structure of an ant nest is created in such a way that the nest is protected by fire and water.
Seen in a dry forest.
Spotted on Mar 10, 2013
Submitted on Mar 10, 2013
34 Comments (1–25)
Thanks ulvalactuca!
That's so cool!
Thanks TristanNarbrough. I am glad you liked it :-)
Fantastic muddy maze!
Thanks.
A beautiful nest!
Thank you Sachin and Viv!
Great design
Very nice find,,
:-)
A meteor impact crater !
:-)
Thanks Mayra and Dyah.
beautiful spot!
Wow!
Thank you Karen.
Great spot Satyen!
Better luck next time :-)
I came back without seeing this or the cobras! :(
Thanks Lauren and Leanne. Lauren I think the ants are called harvester ants. Not sure about the correct common and scientific name. Will do sone research and find out more.
That is just beautiful.
How unique! I've never seen a nest entrance like this in the Americas. Do you know which species of ant it is? It should be looked at by a BBC team!
Yes mcaul6515, nature is indeed amazing :-)
Amazing building skills those ants have! Isn't nature amazing!
Thank you Antonio!
Great capture Satyen,beautiful construction,congrats and thanks for sharing