Have you checked out the videos that have been submitted to the Entomological Society of America’s 2012 video contest yet?
Marlin Rice has entered a video entitled Ants Africa, showing some ponerines raiding termites:
I would say it is the best one of the group so far, but you know about my bias for ants.
Interested in the contest? At least one person who is submitting a video to the contest must be an ESA member. The videos are being submitted to one of four categories: research, teaching, extension and open. Winners from each category will receive $200.00 and a trophy. The deadline is coming up fast, midnight (EST) Monday, September 17, 2012.
For more information and rules, see ESA YouTube Contest
The highly concerted action reminds me of a slave-maker ant raid.
Yes, there aren’t a lot of details as to what is happening, which is a bit disappointing.
Roberta or James,
Are them what were once called Megaponera?
Yes, I think Megaponera is a synonym.