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Closeup of a Golden-backed ant (red head morph), Sri Lanka This ant has two interesting ends: a golden back after which it is named, and a red head, which is not typical for the species, rather it is a morph. Asia,Camponotus sericeus,Golden backed ant,Macro,Sri Lanka,Wasgamuwa Click/tap to enlarge

Closeup of a Golden-backed ant (red head morph), Sri Lanka

This ant has two interesting ends: a golden back after which it is named, and a red head, which is not typical for the species, rather it is a morph.

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    Nice macro! Posted 6 years ago
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      Ferdy Christant
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      Thank you! Posted 6 years ago
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    Worth its weight in gold? :) Posted 6 years ago

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The Golden backed ant

Camponotus sericeus is a species of carpenter ant.

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Similar species: Wasps, Bees, Sawflies And Ants
Species identified by Ferdy Christant
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By Ferdy Christant

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Uploaded Jan 22, 2015. Captured Nov 9, 2014 09:56.
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  • NIKON D800
  • f/8.0
  • 1/400s
  • ISO360
  • 105mm