Eight Legged Ant by Hannes Mitchell

Sunday, 18th November 2007

15 Comments

1. Billy B Says:
   November 18th, 2007 at 5:52 am

   We’re under attack!

2. David Constable Says:
   November 18th, 2007 at 8:34 am

   superb macro, well done on POTD

3. Keith Says:
   November 18th, 2007 at 9:42 am

   One cool dude. Looks as though he is wearing shades…lol

   A great capture. Well done.

4. Reuben Chircop Says:
   November 18th, 2007 at 10:32 am

   That is a great shot. I guess with the use of a tripod. The front of the ant with the back un-focused gives such a great effect of deapth of field.

   Well done mate.

5. Pauline Jones Says:
   November 18th, 2007 at 10:40 am

   This is a very interesting spider; it has four eyes in one row instead of two rows with two and three eyes. Where did you find him?

6. laurens Says:
   November 18th, 2007 at 12:29 pm

   a bit creapy but nice!

7. Ann Says:
   November 18th, 2007 at 1:13 pm

   An awesome little creature not to be overlooked. I certainly would not like him in my pants.

8. TomBk Says:
   November 18th, 2007 at 4:34 pm

   Is eight legs unusual for an ant?

   How about 4 eyes! Freak out!

9. Matt Says:
   November 18th, 2007 at 4:57 pm

   This is a really great macro photo - a fascinating subject.

10. Brian Says:
    November 18th, 2007 at 5:11 pm

    I’m very confused, to be an ant it must have 6 legs this is indisputable. I can count 8 legs, this is a spider, only arachnids have 8 legs but the rest of his body dictates that of an ant, most interesting species you’ve found…it is a spider, no question…where did you film this? Oh it’s a nice picture by the way

11. Lynda Lehmann Says:
    November 18th, 2007 at 10:13 pm

    Formidable eyes and mandible, if that’s what it’s called. Nice macro!

12. Simona Buna Says:
    November 19th, 2007 at 2:13 am

    I just read about spiders who imitate ants and this is the one , great capture !!!!!

13. Anurag Says:
    November 19th, 2007 at 7:08 am

    excellent Macro Shot

14. Maarten Says:
    November 19th, 2007 at 10:08 pm

    what a great shot - a real life Terminator - I’ll Be Back

15. Hannes Mitchell Says:
    February 15th, 2008 at 8:13 am

    Thanks for all the nice compliments. This is an Ant Mimicking Jumping Spider. Because of their resemblance to ants, real ants will protect them from the enemy. One has to look very close to spot these little buggers - they really look and behave just like ants.

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