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Weaver ants

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Description

Oecophylla smaragdina in northern Australia make chambers by binding leaves together with silk spun by their larvae. They aggressively stand their ground against predators.

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Image size
1088x1450px 432.36 KB
Make
Canon
Model
Canon PowerShot A490
Shutter Speed
1/636 second
Aperture
F/3.0
Focal Length
7 mm
ISO Speed
400
Date Taken
Jul 29, 2015, 11:56:50 AM
Sensor Size
3mm
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Ziblink
Got to love the green abdomens. You can actually dye them red by feeding them beetroot juice.