Army ants. - Biodiversity Shorts #16
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Yes, we even test out their ability to bite and sting.
Introducing Cheliomyrmex
Using powerful macro equipment and a microscope we get a unique look and this tiny subterranean predator. We watch them marching in columns, dismembering a beetle, attacking Marc, linking themselves together, floating on water and again biting the crap out of Marc.
We get a few under the microscope to look at the tiny hairs on their bodies, check if they have eyes or not, and discover a feature of ants that not many people may know about.
Order: Hymenoptera
Family: Formicidae
Subfamily: Dorylinae
Genus: Cheliomyrmex
Species: megalonyx
Apparently from my research this species of Army ant is very rare we are lucky enough to see these ants on the surface two or three times a year in our gardens in Ecuador.
They are small, blind, aggressive and pack a powerful sting. We have observed a reduction in the number of leaf cutter ants in the area after Cheliomyrmex ants have been sighted. Perhaps they are specialist hunters of other ant species which is certainly the case with other types of army ants.
Main references:
www.antweb.org/...
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I like the way the soldiers stand there with their pincers open ready to defend.
Good stuff on the microscope too Marc.
Loved the video, as you said very rarely seen, very similar to Cheliomyrmex Morosus, both species very similar in appearance to the African driver ants but smaller, the largest workers (soldiers) are around 6mm in length with a head width of just under 2mm, the smallest workers are around 2mm in length with a head width of about .75mm, the mandible shape is similar to the driver ants, quite sickle shaped in the largest workers and much less so in the smallest workers as they are shaped to carry and cut things.
Thanks for the info man, took me a while to figure out what these were.
I have absolutely enjoyed this video. You did a great job providing information on a unique and intriguing insect such as the army ant! Thank You
You are welcome. :)
it looks more like dorylus to be honest
Mark.. wow.. that was a great accomplishment.. Fascinating.. edifying.. I was slack jawed, through out the entire documentary.. Just one hell of a good job man.. Keep going.
Do you use a DLSR with a Magic Lantern build? If so.. what is the best build yet, that you have discovered.. I have a Canon t5i. Thank you, jim kosior
Hi Jim, thanks for the kind words. Its been a while but just about to put another one out. I use EOS-M cameras with magic lantern, usually an older build. Tragic lantern has served me well. cine profile and bump the bitrate up to 1.3. this gives about 50Mbs which is up there with the new sony codecs. Got a sony a7s now for low light work but the eosm still is better when there is plenty of light. Of course its all about the lenses too, I use old minolta ones. I've done some videos on the technical side on my other channel, ruclips.net/user/marclazarusgriffith
I bought a used EOS M, got a cheap used set of Canon FD lenses. So encouraging to see you do such great work with this set up. Helps me set my aspirations high!
I just love we are probably a Lovecraftian creature to this ants.
Really interesting video - top notch production and great content; thanks Marc. I'm not sure I'd have gone as far as sticking my foot in there; even for science, you nutter! :)
Incredible video! And what a treat to get close to such a cryptic species.
came across this channel after visiting & subscribing your hacker channel.
great information and must say awesome macro shooting!
my request and recommendations are for adding hacker ability with the wild life macro video's.how?
share us with your insites, hacking, gear&tricks to performe this great art photography and videos!
cheers my friend for the "new" world youve made me explore!
Muy bueno!!!
Surprise this is in Ecuador because these ants look more like the ones found in Africa. They are the smaller version of the Siafu, also known as Driver Ants. There is a native species of army ant in South America also called Legionary Ants. How they're different is the solder heads are yellow but with wide jaws.
I found an obscure reference on ant web, plenty of stuff still discover when you go this small.
Amazing.
Why hasn't this been viewed +10 million times?
that was a unreal video love the macro and the ant at 1:08
No idea why you haven't got much more audience on these vids. These are great.
Wow so interesting and so less information to find about them , im intrueged . thankyou for the great video
interesting...i didn't know there were any leaf cutter ( or army) ants in Australia.
Just noticed the description said it was in Ecuador.
I Really love this video because it was with army ants wow wow wow
I know that you’re trying to keep artistic integrity, but if you put the title as, how long can i leave my foot in a colony of ants challenge, this video would have 20 m views XD amazing shots ! You can low key sell this to National Geographic :O
Might have to try it again. I'm back in Australia now, at least they don't hurt as much.
There are Leafcutter Ants in Australia?
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Great vid!
EVOLUTION.... HAHA!
Amazing 🤩🤩🤩
Do you know if the worker ants of this species are polymorphic?
Hi Mark,
nice progression into a pro vid great research and synopses, however the voiceover was a tad staccato and strained, your speak to camera was much better. I like the direction your going keep it up great work.
ricci
Ricci Walker Thanks Ricci, I appreciate the feedback. Will work at that voiceover.
Ant bobs head 2:04
Intentional edit.
the foot thing was grest. Cool species
This is sick! HOW have you only got 5,288 views!?
this is really great quality work
It's a driver Ant colony
Mark mannnnn that was awesome ! so well done, very articulate, and so interesting. More info then national geographic ! So glad I found you and your channe,l can't wait till I find your next video. Well done thanks so much !
There is a new one on Dinosaur footprints coming out soon.
@@biodiversityshorts I will definitely keep an eye out thanks so much for letting me know.
thank youu!!!!! mark
Really amazing