An Odd Ant

Proceratium californicum

San Mateo Co., California

From Antweb:

This rarely collected ant is known from valley oak (Quercus lobata) riparian woodland in the Central Valley and from adjacent foothill localities (oak woodland; chaparral; grassland). It is presumed to be a specialist, subterranean predator on spider eggs. Alates have been collected in April and May.

photo details: Canon MP-E 65mm 1-5x macro lens on a Canon D60

f/13, 1/200 sec, ISO 100, twin flash diffused through tracing paper

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Interesting Ant for sure!

What a fascinating website and excellent photos! Good to see another insect macro photographer!

I've added you to my blogroll! Looks like I'll be visiting your site quite frequently.

Paul

By paulmcnelis (not verified) on 22 Apr 2008 #permalink