
Ants with weevil
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Ants with weevil
I like to photograph this ants (Lasius fuliginosus ). They are very active and always happens something.


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A great capture of action! Well done.
I like ants, and want to cheer the ants, but I do feel a bit of pity for the weevil. Predation shots are fascinating to me.
I like ants, and want to cheer the ants, but I do feel a bit of pity for the weevil. Predation shots are fascinating to me.
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An excellent action capture -- wonderfully low angle!
I'm curious -- what equipment did you use and how long did you have to watch, to get this shot?
About the weevil... If it'll make you feel any better, guys, I'd bet that this weevil was dead and dried when the ants found it. Look close, and you can see that it's missing at least two feet on its right side (left side in picture). Somehow that strikes me more likely accidental damage to a fragile corpse than battle injury to a live combatant.
Péter, do you see these ants killing things like this weevil, or do they seem to be scavenging?
--Rik
I'm curious -- what equipment did you use and how long did you have to watch, to get this shot?
About the weevil... If it'll make you feel any better, guys, I'd bet that this weevil was dead and dried when the ants found it. Look close, and you can see that it's missing at least two feet on its right side (left side in picture). Somehow that strikes me more likely accidental damage to a fragile corpse than battle injury to a live combatant.
Péter, do you see these ants killing things like this weevil, or do they seem to be scavenging?
--Rik
I used Canon 20D and a reversed Canon 18-55mm lens. I photographed this scene for about 10 minutes making about 30 pictures. I was lucky they did not quite decided for a while where to go. If they move more my success rate is significantly lower at this magnification.
This weevil was definetly dead when I photographed it. Part of its back was missing, but that photos showing that part was more like a horror than this picture.
This weevil was definetly dead when I photographed it. Part of its back was missing, but that photos showing that part was more like a horror than this picture.
Péter
Excellent photo. I too love the angle and the DOF and focus are right on the action. I love the forground..it gives a nice base for the action.
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