Breaking open a hollow twig reveals a nest of Lepisiota. Kibale forest, Uganda - Alex Wild Photography - Insect Photography

Lepisiota

is a widespread formicine ant genus in Africa and Eurasia comprised of mostly small, inconspicuous ants. They are recognizable by a pair of protrusions at the end of the middle body section.

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Lepisiota sp. workers carry eggs to safety when the photographer disturbs their nest.

St. Lucia, KZN, South Africa

Formicine ants are often dependent on honeydew-producing insects. Here, Lepisiota sp. workers tend to scale insects in a South African forest.

St. Lucia, KZN, South Africa

Lepisiota sp. workers carry eggs and larvae to safety when the photographer disturbs their nest.

St. Lucia, KZN, South Africa

Lepisiota sp.

St. Lucia, KZN, South Africa

Breaking open a hollow twig reveals a nest of Lepisiota.

Kibale forest, Uganda

Canon EOS 7D |

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Original size: 4836x3224 |

Current: 800x534 |

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Keywords: cocoon ant nest formicinae ant brood lepisiota

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