WOOD ANT
Wood Ants ( Formica spp.) are also known as Field Ants.
They are 4-8mm ( 0.16 – 0.32 in) in length.
Some species of field ants enslave other ants. Thus it is common to find what appears to be two different kinds of ants in a nest. Wood ants build large mounds in soil. They will not nest indoors. These ants prefer dead insects and sweet materials. The one shown was one of many more, who were feeding on something sweet on the Peony buds.
Photo featured in “1:1 Macro Photography” ( June/08)
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AnnieD
Beautifully detailed!
Sandy Stewart replied
Thank you very much Annie!
Danielle Bloxsom
So cute and I love the detail and the colour :) great work
Sandy Stewart replied
Thank you Danielle!
Ann Palframan
Wonderful shot! Interesting info on this little creature too :-)
Sandy Stewart replied
Thank you Ann,.....it was actually hard to find much in the way of information on this ant. Apparently there isn’t much in the way of research on ants done in Canada.
Bonnie T. Barry
When I can see the eye of the ant, I know this is a good photo! Love those little black beady orbs and that handsome striped tux he’s wearing! Perfectly showcased on the peony bud!
Bonnie T. Barry
And thank you for the informative description! Love your thorough approach!
Yool
Applause…...this is such a cool great shot!!!
Sandy Stewart replied
Thank you Bonnie! Yes, these guys are certainly pretty tiny!
Sandy Stewart replied
LOL! Thank you very much Yool!
Marvin Collins
Great macro Sandy, well done!!
Sandy Stewart replied
Thank you very Marvin!
Ken Mucke
WOW…what an amazing macro shot…perfect clarity and superb color….I love it
Sandy Stewart replied
Thank you Ken,...glad you liked it!
Antanas
great macro capture, beautiful colors
Sandy Stewart replied
Thank you kindly Antanas!
Jason Connolly
What an amazing macro, superb details and well composed in the shot.
What lens do you use for this macro work Sandy??
Sandy Stewart replied
Thank you very much Jason! I use a Tamron SP AF Di 90 mm with a Tamron sP AF 1.4X’s Tele-converter. I used this lens set up to take the photo of the pink rose as well as all my macro shots. I use a 20D Canon camera body at this point, but am looking forward to purchasing a Canon 40D when they come down a little in price. lol
Rosina Lamberti
This is amazing!
Sandy Stewart replied
Thank you very much Rosina!
Lawrence Hickman
wow amazing and awsome
Sandy Stewart replied
Thank you Lawrence!
NAPaul
inspiring
Sandy Stewart replied
Thank you very much NAPaul!
Jason Connolly
Thanks for the info on the lens sandy, appreciated…
Sandy Stewart replied
Always welcome!
Shane Walker
A clean macro Sandy, nice going.
Sandy Stewart replied
Thank you Shane!
betha
Fabulous shot, great detail and colours
Sandy Stewart replied
Thank you betha!
jase8812
Great shot , nice colours.
Sandy Stewart replied
Thank you jase8812!
Darren Post
fantastic macro, love the detail of the ant… :-)
Sandy Stewart replied
Thank you Darren!
StopComplaining
very nice would look perfect in The Beauty of Nature
Sandy Stewart replied
Awe,....thank you so kindly and I will certainly check “The Beauty of Nature” group out! : )