tough in the wild

looks like something went wrong and there is a split in the casing which the ants are taking full advantage of

[LManning (Laura)]

It's really fascinating.

[Mags]

Very cool find and capture!

[Suzanne]

Oh dear! But what a shot!

[Shutterbug]

Interesting find. Nice attention to detail.

[Rob Z]

Nature is not always kind. But it is an interesting find and made a great shot.

[Beverley]

Terrific photo

[Danette Thompson]

Aw. Sorry to see, but you caught it well.

[Desi]

Wow, what an incredible macro

[Linda Godwin]

Incredible macro shot! It is sad to see the ants have found it and its fate

[Christine Sztukowski]

Great close-up

[Beryl Lloyd]

Nature is not always kind , but your macro shot is superb ! fav

[gloria jones]

Neat nature shot

[Babs]

What an incredible close up.

[katy]

Fabulously clear photo of it

[mittens (Marilyn)]

Fascinating looking.

[summerfield]

fabulous shot. aces!

[Corinne C]

A great capture

[winghong_ho]

Great find and capture.

[Harry J Benson]

Good closeup

[Joanne Diochon]

Fascinating capture.

[Rick]

Oh nooooo!!! Great shot.

[Diana]

Well spotted and captured, albeit a bit sad.

[Denise Wood]

Oh dear:(

[Merrelyn]

Lovely close up, not a good outcome for the butterfly.

[Christina]

Nature can be so brutal!

[Sue Cooper]

A great close-up.

[haskar]

The laws of nature are merciless. Great close up.