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Oecophylla longinoda - Weaver Ant, Tailor Ant
Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa

photograph © Alex Wild 2008

After killing this unfortunate Polyrhachis worker, weaver ants carry the carcass back to their nest.  Although ants don't often consume their own species, they frequently feed on members of other species.

 
Republic of South Africa: 
Kwazulu-Natal, St. Lucia
4.vii.2008 28º21.8'S 32º25.1'E, 30m
Rainforest edge.
voucher specimens deposited at ALWC

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