Well not really!!
The Australian Brown Bull ant, is not one to be messed with...
These are some pictures I took, of one of my Bull ants.
It was taken prior to owning my DSLR.
I used a compact point and shoot with a reversed 50mm slr lens. I think these shots would represent, an adequate example for a theoretical design...
Why are there no compact point n shoots, using a similar principal of a reversed slr lens?
I love the compact cell eye of the ant. The Austalian Bull ant has a remarkable depth perception. They can react and visualise elements over 2.5meters away.... Considering the average house ant has a visual scope of all 10cm. Their articulating neck allows them to rotate their head 200 degrees... They hear you coming, then "turn" their heads to look behind them at you. Freaky little guys...
I once had several get loose at the one time.... They actually decided to attack me. They ran around to vantage points and were all looking at me, stalking me....
If anyone is interested is keeping ants, check out this Formicarium How to I put together.... Very easy instuctions on how to build your own humidity controlled ant enclosure... Kind of neat if I do say so....
http://www.instructables.com/id/3_Fo...ea_Authentic_/
Notice the aggresive serations on the jaw? Notice the hairs which create an arch along the length of the jaw? The hairs perfectly cradle their eggs, holding them off the serations. They are so savage, yet have these tender hairs to carry their young.
Any comments welcome!!