Polyrhachis ammon

Golden-spined Ant, Golden Ant at Kambah, ACT

Polyrhachis ammon at Kambah, ACT - 20 Aug 2021
Polyrhachis ammon at Kambah, ACT - 20 Aug 2021
Polyrhachis ammon at Kambah, ACT - 20 Aug 2021
Polyrhachis ammon at Kambah, ACT - 20 Aug 2021
Polyrhachis ammon at Kambah, ACT - 20 Aug 2021
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Polyrhachis ammon 22 Aug 2021 JonLewis
Unidentified 22 Aug 2021 HelenCross

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One of the ants was carrying another of the same species I think

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JonLewis wrote:
   22 Aug 2021
Hi Helen, yep, one ant is carrying its nest mate. Apparently it can be more energetically efficient for one ant to carry another under some circumstances and this behaviour is not uncommon. Cheers, Jon
HelenCross wrote:
   23 Aug 2021
Glad we don't have to do that!

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  • 20 Aug 2021 03:51 PM Recorded on
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