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Ants Disassembling a Palmetto Bug
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This is a very dead Palmetto Bug, also known as an American Cockroach... but it's not native to America. It orignally came from Africa and it can grow up to 2 inches long. I dispached this Palmetto in my house and threw the body outside. In seconds these ants went to work taking it apart. In about 5 hours half of this bug was gone.

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::tigger3
06/15/12 10:57 AM GMT
Eek what a creepy picture, but a well taken shot. Tigs♥ =^..^=
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.cynlee
06/15/12 1:56 PM GMT
Well, I saved this image for commenting until last since I was eating my breakfast in front of the computer! lol Your clarity is amazing. The glass on your lens is fantastic and you find the most unusual subjects to say the least.
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::biffobear
06/15/12 2:22 PM GMT
An insect takeaway..good closeup,Creepy though..R.
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.gizmo1
06/15/12 7:09 PM GMT
Wow this is a stunning close up with great detail plus nice and sharp too.Also i love the light in this shot it gives a lovely feel to this photo as well.
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.LakeMichigan
06/15/12 8:57 PM GMT
Stunning details Eleanor.
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::Inkeri
06/15/12 9:07 PM GMT
Ants are nature's own Waste Management.Creepy and so Fantastic close up,Eleanor.
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::Flmngseabass
06/15/12 9:41 PM GMT
A superb closeup Eleanor!!! A creepy crawly critter for sure;)
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.gonedigital
06/15/12 10:36 PM GMT
Nature is wonderful, nothing is wasted, and everything has it's uses. Great macro shot Eleanor.
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::unclejoe85
06/16/12 1:36 AM GMT
Cool macro Eleanor, nice work.
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.Sinestro
06/16/12 1:59 AM GMT
A finely Detailed, and Utterly amazing Shot... although, You might have Halved the Consumption time, if You had Poured a little Honey on this Bugger! Hmmmm... I'm Suddenly very Hungry!
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