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Unidentified at suppressed - 28 Oct 2023
Unidentified at suppressed - 28 Oct 2023
Unidentified at suppressed - 28 Oct 2023
Unidentified at suppressed - 28 Oct 2023
Unidentified at suppressed - 28 Oct 2023
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Polyrhachis ammon 31 Oct 2023 TimL

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Expect the unexpected. The scavenging ant had found a spider which happened to have a parasite attached to. The ant's jaws have hold of both the spider and the parasite attached to it. The grub-like parasite is visible towards the centre of each image. Thanks to Barbara for the initial sighting.

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  • parasitic grub Associated Insect
  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size
  • Alive / healthy Animal health

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