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Tumblebug (Canthon sp.) Under Ant Attack Tumblebug on exposed soil (light leaf litter/twigs/pine needles) being attacked by ants.<br />
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Tumblebug (Canthon sp.) Under Ant Attack

Tumblebug on exposed soil (light leaf litter/twigs/pine needles) being attacked by ants.

Tumblebug (Canthon sp.) Tumblebug on exposed soil (light leaf litter/twigs/pine needles) being attacked by ants.<br />
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Tumblebug (Canthon sp.) Tumblebug on exposed soil (light leaf litter/twigs/pine needles) being attacked by ants.<br />
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https://www.jungledragon.com/image/71279/tumblebug_canthon_sp._under_ant_attack.html Geotagged,Spring,United States

    comments (3)

  1. Ah, poor thing! Posted 6 years ago
    1. No worries! The beetle escaped!

      Also, I got an ID on the ants! Small Honey Ants (Prenolepis imparis)!
      Posted 6 years ago
      1. Cool! Posted 6 years ago

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Uploaded Dec 21, 2018. Captured May 18, 2018 06:30 in 234 Oakman Rd NE, Ranger, GA 30734, USA.
  • Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XTi
  • f/3.2
  • 1/80s
  • ISO400
  • 60mm