Camponotus floridanus

By awild on January 23, 2010.

Camponotus floridanus, the Florida Carpenter Ant

Photo details: Canon MP-E 65mm 1-5x macro lens on a Canon EOS 50D.

ISO 100, f/13, 1/250 sec, diffused twin flash

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Breathtaking... Handsome critter indeed, and what a beautiful image.

Absolutely incredible photo! What a beautiful ant it is!

Wonderful photo!

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