Say hello to this Brachinus bombardier beetle from Arizona. So-named because it creates a hot, aimable explosion out of its butt when disturbed. I did not disturb it.
Say hello to this Brachinus bombardier beetle from Arizona. So-named because it creates a hot, aimable explosion out of its butt when disturbed. I did not disturb it.
Is there a protocol for determining if you have a newly discovered species? How does one even get this confirmed. I'm referring to groups that are very speciose, like insects. #insects #entomology #biology
One of my favorite ants, the Texas turtle ant Cephalotes texanus. Photo is a live stack of three images, to improve depth of field.
Ant fight!
Pavement ants (Tetramorium immigrans) pin down a worker from a rival colony. These suprisingly non-lethal battles are common as colonies expand their territories in the spring and summer. Indiana Dunes National Park.
Ant fight!
Pavement ants (Tetramorium immigrans) pin down a worker from a rival colony. These suprisingly non-lethal battles are common as colonies expand their territories in the spring and summer. Indiana Dunes National Park.
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