bull ant macro

[gtc]

http://bluetongue.smugmug.com/photos/17516920-M.jpg

this is a bull ant(mymercia) -its an agressive,venomous ant which will attack in defence of its nest-they were originally called bulldog ants by early settlers due to the powerful jaws.this old warrior came out after the younger ones failed to scare us off.my assistant photographer/ant wrangler was bitten on the finger and we had to call it a day.

[Seamus]

http://bluetongue.smugmug.com/photos/17516920-M.jpg

this is a bull ant(mymercia) -its an agressive,venomous ant which will attack in defence of its nest-they were originally called bulldog ants by early settlers due to the powerful jaws.this old warrior came out after the younger ones failed to scare us off.my assistant photographer/ant wrangler was bitten on the finger and we had to call it a day.
How big are they? between you skippy & gus you have put me off visiting oz for life:cry .

Shay.

[gtc]

the really big ones can approach two inches-

don't let this put you off visiting-

once you know what to look for in the bush it is pretty safe

[rahmonster]

I have been bitten by one of those...not fun

great shot!

[Tim Kirkwood]

Nice Macro.


Here is an easier view:

http://bluetongue.smugmug.com/photos/17516920-M.jpg

[Steve Cavigliano]

GTC,

Nice shot of an ugly little bugger. :thumb :thumb Great DOF :clap


So what keeps their population under control? I mean, what preys/dines on them? Lizards with titanium tongues? :lol4

Thanks for sharing,
Steve

[gtc]

Nice shot of an ugly little bugger. :thumb :thumb Great DOF :clap

thanks steve-the little HAD/CCD in the mavica 500 is great for macro DOF


So what keeps their population under control? I mean, what preys/dines on them? Lizards with titanium tongues? :lol4

i think urbanisation is their biggest threat-they have remained unchanged for about 20 million years-i think lizards and birds would eat them and maybe echidnas...
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Thanks for sharing,
Steve[/QUOTE]