1948 Archbold Cape York Expedition Journal of G. H. H. Tate. December1, 1947-October27, 1948
Page 342
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Camponotus sp? Battle to the death. Major soldier ant attacked by Minor soldier ants of same species. Note the former has completely lost two legs on one side, having been chewed off near the body by the smaller ants. While the small ants were doing this work, Some of them paid dearly with their lives, as the large ant cut several of the smaller ones on half with its mandibles, as is plainly seen by the head attached to the base of hind leg and one on the antennae. These jaws set in a death grip. Subject very much enlarged. N.Geary C%Commercial Banking Coy of Sydney Queen Street Brisbane