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There are various kinds of ants in this world, some of which are called black ants or with the Latin name Dolichoderus thoracicus Smith, this ant belongs to a species of ant species whose distribution area is widespread in Southeast Asia, which is mainly located in an altitude area of about 1300 meters above sea level. above sea level.
We will often find these ants in the area of citrus, cocoa and manga trees, usually these ants will make their nests above the ground with piles of dry leaf litter and coconut leaf sheaths, they will not be far from the source of their food and are always on the ground. dry and dark place.
Black ants will come out in the morning and evening, when the temperature is not too hot and the ants will crawl towards the tops of plants to get sunlight.
This black ant will hide in a place that is protected from the sun's rays when the air temperature is very hot, he will protect himself by taking shelter behind leaves and on the ground, this black ant Dolichoderus thoracicus he also lives in an organization consisting of a number of individuals and form a society called kolini, which consists of groups that are often referred to as castes. The black ants consist of several castes including queens, males and workers, each ant has its own task.
Here are some macro pictures of black ants that I took using the iPhone xr camera with the addition of a macro lens. Although the results are not perfect. I hope Blurt blog lovers can enjoy and like it.
