PESO - Ant Farm

[David Nelson]

Spent a couple of sessions photographing these guys after discovering 
them at the local National Park. Very funky little critters. Yesterday 
the breeze was a little strong for my liking but I managed to get fairly 
close to the shot I was after. Let me know what you think.

http://davidavid.whatsbeef.net/imperialc.jpg
BTW, if you're interested, have a look at a few of the other shots I got 
the day before. The critters you're looking at are the caterpillars (and 
butterflies) of the Imperial Blue. The larvae are tended by ants and 
protected from predators and parasitoids. In return, the ants get sugary 
glandular secretions.

http://davidavid.whatsbeef.net/imperiala.jpg
http://davidavid.whatsbeef.net/imperialb.jpg
http://davidavid.whatsbeef.net/imperiald.jpg
Cheers,
David