Ant-mimic piglet bug,
Formiscurra indicus, Caliscelidae,
Fulgoromorpha (planthoppers)
Found in southern India
Photos 1-2 by chinmay_c_m and 3 by itsamantis
Did you guys know the size difference between an adult worker driver ant and the queen? Did you know their mom’s head alone was that much bigger than their entire body?
This photo is featured in the photographer’s book about army ants:
https://www.amazon.com/Army-Ants-Natures-Ultimate-Hunters/dp/067424155X
The crazy thing about “army ants” is that there are just several unrelated ant species that display exactly the same set of behaviors so it’s sometimes just referred to as “army ant syndrome.”
sorry boss i can't come into work today i have to neglect my dog
oh... no? well okay, i guess i'll come in, but i got a cat at home that needs to be ignored and yelled at too... woah really? oh my god, i can't thank you enough.
onenicebugperday