As a nomadic species, Eciton burchellii army ants daily blaze new trails through the tropical forest. This worker, a submajor, tears at a leaf that is blocking the colony's path. Army ants have few predators, but they do have enemies: The tiny parasitic fly visible above the leaf is attempting to dart down and lay an egg in the ant's body. If the fly is successful, the egg hatches into a larva that will consume the ant's internal organs.
Camera: Canon EOS 20D Format: Digital Lens: 50mm Speed and F-Stop: 1/200 @ f/22
Weather Conditions: Dry Time of Day: 4:40 p.m. Lighting Techniques: Three flashes Special Equipment: Macro lens
