Genus Carebara
| Latin Name | Observation date | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Genus Carebara | August 08 2026 | Central Aceh Regency,Aceh, Indonesia |
I managed to find this particular insect right in front of my house—specifically, on the small shed—though I didn't know exactly what it was at first. At a glance, it looked remarkably like a termite, but after searching for information on Google, I discovered it was likely a winged ant, or "alate"—though I cannot say for certain that this identification is 100% accurate. If it truly is a winged ant, it is quite an extraordinary find, as I rarely come across ants like this. Initially, I tried photographing the insect using a macro lens, but the results were unclear due to a lack of light; to get a better shot, I decided to use my mobile phone camera instead—while it lacks fine detail, the image is at least clearly visible. During the rainy season, searching for insects in the plantation can be difficult due to the damp conditions and slippery ground, but this also presents an opportunity to find various unique insects that wander into my home.

Okay friends, now I will share some pictures of this insect here.



| Camera Used | poco c65 |
|---|---|
| Lens | MM |
| F-stop | |
| Iso speed | ISO |
| Focal length | MM |
| Photography | Genus Carebara |
| Photographer | @maxmarvin |
| Link to original | community |
|---|---|
| Link | https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/388973369 |
| Latitude | Longitude | Map |
|---|---|---|
| 5.1570537 | 96.6280769 | https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.1570537663&mlon=96.6280769514#map=12/5.1893/96.6299 |
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