Wonders of nature

[Prajwal J Ullal]

ID: Polyrhachis rastellata(a type of ant)

Stumbled upon this beautiful specimen, that seemed to be traversing the lengths of the bamboo growth, though at a lethargic speed, allowing us to frame the exquisitely glossly body, the colour and the gloss almost reminded me of the jamun(Java plum). I guess this is the first time I had encountered such a unique life form of the insectdom

Location: Nagla

EXIF:
Canon 80D
Canon 100mm macro
F/10
SHutterspeed 1/200
ISO 640
External flash fired

[Mrudul Godbole]

Nice to see this species up-close. Agree the dark purple colour resembles to a jamun fruit. There seems to a reflection of another ant (passing by) on its body. Nice capture. Thanks for sharing.

[Sabyasachi Patra]

Lovely metallic finish :-) The macro world is colorful. You will never find a dull moment. Thanks for sharing.

Cheers,
Sabyasachi

[Prajwal J Ullal]

Interestingly the location of the flash(and camera's lens) with its leg's reflection made it look like a second ant in the frame