21st Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Zombie-ant fungus

Zombie-ant fungus infects ants and alters its behavior. Infected ants will climb to a high point and use their mandibles to attach themselves to a leaf. The fungus will eventually kill the ant and burst through its body releasing spores into the air to infect next batch of victims.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 08.2023
Date Uploaded: 11.2023
Photo Location: Singapore
Camera: Canon EOS R5
Copyright: © PF Loke