Swarm

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Swarm

Posted in photo by oliverhulland on February 1, 2010

These hedge ants were swarming over their mound on a particularly sunny day in Humboldt County. If I remember correctly, this behavior is an attempt to collect and produce heat in a break in the rain.

UPDATE: Here is a shaky video of the ants in action.

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Alan said, on February 1, 2010 at 6:07 pm

this is WILD.

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Oliver Hulland is an aspiring science writer and photographer who lives in Eureka, California. He is currently an Americorps VISTA working to reduce energy usage and increase renewable energy adoption in Humboldt County.

He has written and photographed for Seed Magazine, Student Life, the Lewisboro Ledger, and Spires Magazine.

You can reach him at: oliverhulland (at) gmail (dot) com

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These hedge ants were swarming over their mound on a particularly sunny day in Humboldt County. If I remember correctly, this behavior is an attempt to collect and produce heat in a break in the rain.

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