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Silver Spiny Ant Queen

Polyrhachis

Description:

Polyrhachis is one of the largest and most diverse ant genera in the old world tropics. These attractive insects are closely related to the cosmopolitan genus Camponotus but are often ornamented with protective spines. Polyrhachis is found in many different habitat types and show a wide variety of nesting behaviors.

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4 Comments

VivBraznell
VivBraznell 12 years ago

Looks like the Formula 1 of the ant world! .. or maybe it's your amazing photos

Ismael Chaves
Ismael Chaves 12 years ago

Stunnig macro! as usual

NoahJones
NoahJones 12 years ago

This ant would be awesome to have

CindyBinghamKeiser
CindyBinghamKeiser 12 years ago

Awesome series!

AlbertTamayo
Spotted by
AlbertTamayo

Marikina, Metro Manila, Philippines

Spotted on Oct 11, 2011
Submitted on Oct 11, 2011

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