A couple of shots from last night

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A couple of shots from last night

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Went out in the yard last night and saw some termite movement. I broke out the macro lens with the extension tubes and took a couple of shots. Keep in mind, these guys are 1-2mm long.
Poor old soldiers have no eyes (completely blind) and a huge "nose" known as a "fontanellar gun" that this species of termite has developed as a defense to ants. It shoots a chemical that reportedly stops ants in their tracks.
Caught this worker carrying a dead blade of grass back to the colony while surrounded by soldiers.
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On the march
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:? Was the worker being escorted?
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dery wrote::? Was the worker being escorted?
Being guarded is more accurate. I also have Rapacious panther ants in my yard that are termite eating specialists as seen here with a mouth full of termites:
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They have some serious chompers and it takes several soldiers to deter a panther ant:
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Poor termites. Well, atleast I'm guessing your pest control bill is low.
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