World's fastest ant, faster than Bolt (relatively speaking)!

brianlux
brianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 43,664
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In the interest of inclusion of the animal kingdom in all things running, we now move from the marvelous feet of Eliud Kipchoge's amazing sub two hour marathon to the marvels of the world's fasted ant.  I present to you, The Saharan Silver Ant, capable of covering a distance of one meter (about 108 times it's body length) per second.




"It's a sad and beautiful world"
-Roberto Benigni

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  • Thoughts_Arrive
    Thoughts_Arrive Melbourne, Australia Posts: 15,165
    Insane
    Adelaide 17/11/2009, Melbourne 20/11/2009, Sydney 22/11/2009, Melbourne (Big Day Out Festival) 24/01/2014
  • brianlux
    brianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 43,664
    Thoughts_Arrive said:
    Insane
    Indeed!

    I'm in a buggy mood today have had a stick bug jump down on me from a shelf today at work.  But ohhhhh, if it had done that to my wife!  Screams! 
    "It's a sad and beautiful world"
    -Roberto Benigni

  • Thoughts_Arrive
    Thoughts_Arrive Melbourne, Australia Posts: 15,165
    is that the same as a stick insect?
    Adelaide 17/11/2009, Melbourne 20/11/2009, Sydney 22/11/2009, Melbourne (Big Day Out Festival) 24/01/2014
  • brianlux
    brianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 43,664
    Thoughts_Arrive said:
    is that the same as a stick insect?
    No, they're what's known as a true bug (bugs are a subset of insects that have straw like mouth parts but not the three-part bodies.  I think there are other difference but I don't recall them all.) 

    I'm not sure where stink bugs got their name.  Maybe they stink when stepped on?  I don't remember them ever jumping so it probably flew onto me.  Maybe just trying to be friendly, lol.

    Here's what a stink bug look like:


    Cute little fellers!
    "It's a sad and beautiful world"
    -Roberto Benigni

  • Thoughts_Arrive
    Thoughts_Arrive Melbourne, Australia Posts: 15,165
    You said 'stick bug' in your post above, typo haha. That's why I asked if it's the same thing.
    Cute.
    Adelaide 17/11/2009, Melbourne 20/11/2009, Sydney 22/11/2009, Melbourne (Big Day Out Festival) 24/01/2014
  • brianlux
    brianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 43,664
    Thoughts_Arrive said:
    You said 'stick bug' in your post above, typo haha. That's why I asked if it's the same thing.
    Cute.
    Blasted typos!  :lol: 
    "It's a sad and beautiful world"
    -Roberto Benigni

  • Malroth
    Malroth broken down chevrolet Posts: 2,557
    Stink bugs are taking over the world, but they only stink when they are killed.
    The worst of times..they don't phase me,
    even if I look and act really crazy.
  • brianlux
    brianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 43,664
    Malroth said:
    Stink bugs are taking over the world, but they only stink when they are killed.
    They must have nasty guts!

    I've never stepped on one.  If I see a bug in the house,  I liberate it from the Wrath of Kitty Cat every change I get. 

    You peaked my curiosity.  Taking over the world?  Sounded far fetched but, ah ha!, it appears they are running rampant in America!


    Chinese Stink Bugs Are Taking Over America


    I love it- the article claim, "These bugs are hardy sons of bitches." 



    "It's a sad and beautiful world"
    -Roberto Benigni

  • pearljammr78
    pearljammr78 Posts: 1,613
    These are the stink bugs we have in central California. 
    Peace,Love and Pearl Jam.
  • brianlux
    brianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 43,664
    pearljammr78 said:
    These are the stink bugs we have in central California. 
    Cute little fellow!

    Also know as a Darkling Beetle:


    "It's a sad and beautiful world"
    -Roberto Benigni

  • vogonpoetbythelake
    vogonpoetbythelake Posts: 2,146
    We have thè brown stink bugs...they let off an almond like scent or banana type smell...slow movers...fascinating to watch at times...
  • brianlux
    brianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 43,664
    vogonpoetbythelake said:
    We have thè brown stink bugs...they let off an almond like scent or banana type smell...slow movers...fascinating to watch at times...
    Mmmm, sounds more like an Aroma Bug!
    "It's a sad and beautiful world"
    -Roberto Benigni

  • vogonpoetbythelake
    vogonpoetbythelake Posts: 2,146
    Yes they are aromatic at a distance but if they let off or are accidentally squished it is quite pungent...didn't know they were such a bad bug hardy son of bitches  that they are though!
  • brianlux
    brianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 43,664
    vogonpoetbythelake said:
    Yes they are aromatic at a distance but if they let off or are accidentally squished it is quite pungent...didn't know they were such a bad bug hardy son of bitches  that they are though!
    Amazing how tough some bugs are!
    "It's a sad and beautiful world"
    -Roberto Benigni

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