Editorial photo #11626740 Human Interest

Animal India - Moth Cocoon - Trichomyrmex Destructor

On September 30, 2024, in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, Trichomyrmex destructor ants were observed crawling around a moth's cocoon, which contained a pupa formed under a leaf. Inside the pupa, a caterpillar was undergoing metamorphosis into its adult form. Trichomyrmex destructor, commonly known as the Singapore ant or Destructive Trailing Ant, is notorious for attacking people and animals, as well as causing property damage. (Photo by Soumyabrata Roy/NurPhoto)

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Photo ID: #11626740
Date taken: 30 September 2024
Location: —
Photographer: Soumyabrata Roy/NurPhoto
Category: Human Interest

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