To the naked eye these golden ants (Dolichoderus cf extensispinus) had a V shape to the gold on their bums, apparently a trick of the light since my flash seems to expose an even covering of gold. Mt Glorious, Qld.
Apparently this tiny worm is very heavy. Or the mud is very sticky. Meat ants (Iridomyrmex sp.) foraging. Oxley Creek, Qld.
Pennant ant workers (Tetramorium sp.) forage for some bug eggs on a tree trunk. Oxley Creek, Qld.