These images were exhibited in three venues in Pinellas County in 2006 and 2007. They are available as framed or unframed prints. See the links below for prices. Other sizes are available in some cases, please inquire if interested. All the images were taken in my suburban yard (less than 1/4 acre) over three years time (2005-2007). They show some of the beauty and diversity that can be found in a landscape planted with Florida native plants.
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FLORIDA CARPENTER ANT/SCORPION TAIL
Florida Carpenter Ant (Camponotus floridanus) on Scorpion Tail flower (Heliotropium angiospermum)
A series of images combined on 4 layers.
Caption by Mark Deyrup:
A Florida Carpenter Ant surveys the world from its perch atop a Scorpion Tail inflorescence. This common species of ant often visits flowers for nectar and is also attracted to the secretions of sap-sucking insects. There are a few species of plants that seem to be pollinated by ants, but, for the most part, ants are not effective pollinators. This is partly because they walk, rather than fly, and are unlikely to go from plant to plant. It is also partly because ants clean their bodies frequently, and remove pollen that is clinging to them. This photo shows an ant that is apparently folding its front legs in contemplation, but this is really an action shot that shows the ant using special combs on its front legs to clean itself.
Florida Carpenter Ant (Camponotus floridanus) on Scorpion Tail flower (Heliotropium angiospermum)
A series of images combined on 4 layers.
Caption by Mark Deyrup:
A Florida Carpenter Ant surveys the world from its perch atop a Scorpion Tail inflorescence. This common species of ant often visits flowers for nectar and is also attracted to the secretions of sap-sucking insects. There are a few species of plants that seem to be pollinated by ants, but, for the most part, ants are not effective pollinators. This is partly because they walk, rather than fly, and are unlikely to go from plant to plant. It is also partly because ants clean their bodies frequently, and remove pollen that is clinging to them. This photo shows an ant that is apparently folding its front legs in contemplation, but this is really an action shot that shows the ant using special combs on its front legs to clean itself.
FLORIDA CARPENTER ANT/SCORPION TAIL
Florida Carpenter Ant (Camponotus floridanus) on Scorpion Tail flower (Heliotropium angiospermum)
A series of images combined on 4 layers.
Caption by Mark Deyrup:
A Florida Carpenter Ant surveys the world from its perch atop a Scorpion Tail inflorescence. This common species of ant often visits flowers for nectar and is also attracted to the secretions of sap-sucking insects. There are a few species of plants that seem to be pollinated by ants, but, for the most part, ants are not effective pollinators. This is partly because they walk, rather than fly, and are unlikely to go from plant to plant. It is also partly because ants clean their bodies frequently, and remove pollen that is clinging to them. This photo shows an ant that is apparently folding its front legs in contemplation, but this is really an action shot that shows the ant using special combs on its front legs to clean itself.
Florida Carpenter Ant (Camponotus floridanus) on Scorpion Tail flower (Heliotropium angiospermum)
A series of images combined on 4 layers.
Caption by Mark Deyrup:
A Florida Carpenter Ant surveys the world from its perch atop a Scorpion Tail inflorescence. This common species of ant often visits flowers for nectar and is also attracted to the secretions of sap-sucking insects. There are a few species of plants that seem to be pollinated by ants, but, for the most part, ants are not effective pollinators. This is partly because they walk, rather than fly, and are unlikely to go from plant to plant. It is also partly because ants clean their bodies frequently, and remove pollen that is clinging to them. This photo shows an ant that is apparently folding its front legs in contemplation, but this is really an action shot that shows the ant using special combs on its front legs to clean itself.