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The Kiss

Photography Macro posted on Apr 27, 2006
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I couldn't resist. But these ants aren't merely "kissing". Ants have 2 stomachs - their own stomach, and one for the colony. They regurgitate food from this "public" stomach to share with the colony, and that is exactly what is happening here. You can see one of the ants' "tongue" extended and joined with the other. Just not sure which one is doing the feeding. This was taken right near the scale insect in the previous photo.

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GBCalls

5:19PM | Thu, 27 April 2006

Way too close this time ! Excellent

Dieblue

6:45PM | Thu, 27 April 2006

Another super shot! Are these the same type that keep aphid herds for "milking"?

Valerie-Ducom

9:49PM | Thu, 27 April 2006

excellent macro photo and very good lighting and color... well done!! Hugs

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jimken61

10:10PM | Thu, 27 April 2006

WOW! This is totally amazing.

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MaydaMason

2:10AM | Fri, 28 April 2006

a french kiss this time!!! impressive to see them eyes!

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1pearl

10:22AM | Fri, 28 April 2006

Wow..superb details ! Excellent shot !!!!

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jcv2

12:58PM | Fri, 28 April 2006

Oh wow, stunning capture, a very special moment to shoot an ant this close! Excellent work!

Blutak

1:42PM | Fri, 28 April 2006

Amazing macro,how did you get it to stay still for long enough to photo.?

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Radlafx

11:24PM | Tue, 13 June 2006

Amazing educational image. Must be sold to National Geographic for a high price.


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