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Help with ID

Started By hyraulicphoto , May 5 2016 11:53 AM

Best Answer gcsnelling , May 5 2016 - 3:05 PM

These are army ants, most likely Eciton burchelli. They are probably in the middle of a raid to procure food for the colony. Although it is possible they are also moving the colony from one nest site to another.

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#1 Offline hyraulicphoto - Posted May 5 2016 - 11:53 AM

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Hi All

I'm a film maker shooting a project in Yucatan, Mexico. I shot some interesting ant behaviors in slow motion and I'm looking for someone who might be able to help me ID the ants and tell me a little about the footage. Thanks!

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#2 Offline gcsnelling - Posted May 5 2016 - 3:05 PM Best Answer

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#3 Offline hyraulicphoto - Posted May 6 2016 - 6:03 AM

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Many thanks!

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