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09-APR-2009

Ant larvae

Lifting up a stone in spring can often show a whole world, that of many of the varied ant species. Here, the ants were tending their larvae shown in this image.

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Guest 13-Apr-2012 10:52
Great shot! You can even see the hatchlings to be.
globalgadabout10-Apr-2012 01:30
glistening like dewdrops...and the curled shapes hint at inner vitality...V
PauloCGama10-Apr-2012 00:45
Incredible, Christine / thanks for sharing.
Image itself is marvelous!!
Inga Morozoff10-Apr-2012 00:32
They look nice and juicy. I bet some bugs think they're delicious too!
Dan the Man09-Apr-2012 23:45
Bravo! Very well captured and very sharp! Thank you for sharing!
Jean Chiasson09-Apr-2012 23:11
Great image macro Christine vote
Karen Stuebing09-Apr-2012 21:46
How big are these? Amazing detailed close up. V.
Hank Vander Velde09-Apr-2012 21:41
Fantastic Christine. Thanks for sharing.
Graeme09-Apr-2012 21:26
Another eye opener from the world beneath our feet, Christine.BV
Brenda09-Apr-2012 21:09
Nice photo but I'm glad that I'm looking at it in a photo!
teachpeace09-Apr-2012 21:07
Facinating details!
J. Scott Coile09-Apr-2012 20:40
Tight macro.
Jim Coffman09-Apr-2012 20:36
Simply amazing!
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