Strange Creatures Living in Our Own Backyard

nataliejohnson (64) in photography • 7 years ago

While watering my marigolds today, I stumbled upon some weird creatures! These bright orange, spidery ant bodies were crawling on my marigold plants.

I had to get a closer look at them, so I zoomed in with my camera so I could see them better.

They were bigger than the tiny ants you commonly see but not too much bigger.

As you can see, the antennae are very long - much longer than most ants. And there is a bowtie shape along its back. After looking at them for a few minutes, I still don't have the slightest idea what they are! All I know is, they like my marigolds =)

Any idea what this could be?

If you've ever seen one of these or know what it is, please let me know! As always, if you liked this post please upvote, comment, and follow:)

photography nature gardening garden animals

7 years ago by nataliejohnson (64)

Authors get paid when people like you upvote their post.
If you enjoyed what you read here, create your account today and start earning FREE STEEM!

Sort Order:

veganic (49) · 7 years ago

Wonderful creature! As they say, if you plant they will come. You just never know who's they : )

nataliejohnson (64) · 7 years ago

I was just amazed by it's bright orange color =)

$0.00

skysunil1 (31) · 7 years ago

HI
AWESOME POST

$0.00

nataliejohnson (64) · 7 years ago

Thank u @skysunil1!

$0.00

alfi.yusuf (43) · 7 years ago

Awesome

$0.00

nataliejohnson (64) · 7 years ago

Thank you @alfi.yusuf!

$0.00

altafalazzam (60) · 7 years ago

beutiful picture..

$0.00

nataliejohnson (64) · 7 years ago

Thanks

=D

$0.00

hackerwhacker (58) · 7 years ago

be careful they might be the big fire ants.

$0.00

nataliejohnson (64) · 7 years ago

Lol, I must be brave, I had my hand right next to them trying to coax them onto the flowers.

$0.00