Formicidae Collection (#2)

Army ants (Eciton sp. ) Costa Rica. February 2015
Army ants (Eciton sp.) Costa Rica. February 2015

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Black Weaver Ant - on leaf - Klungkung, Bali, Indonesia. Date:

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Caterpillar - being attacked by Fire Ants (Formicidae Family) - Klungkung, Bali, Indonesia. Date:

Turtle ant C018 / 2464
Turtle ant. Close-up of a turtle ant (Cephalotes sp.) soldier, showing its flattened head shield. Photographed in Peru

Bullet ant stinger C018 / 2441
Bullet ant stinger. Close-up of the abdomen of a bullet ant (Paraponera clavata), showing its stinger. Bullet ants get their name from their powerful and potent sting

Ant eye C018 / 2440
Ant eye. Close-up of the head of an ant (family Formicidae), showing on of its compound eyes. Each compound eye is made up of numerous simple eyes called ommatidia

Ants Forming An Arrow

Spiders, insects and hummingbird on guava tree
Hand-coloured engraving based on Maria Sibylla Merian watercolour. From Metamorphosis insectorum Surinamensium, 1726 edition. Date: 1726

African Driver Ant, Dorylus nigricans, carrying a beetle pupa, side view

Swarming ants (Formicidae) on a plant

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Ants (Formicidae) scavenging on dead tree cricket. Date:

Bullet ant C018 / 2481
Bullet ant. Close-up of a bullet ant (Paraponera clavata), showing its large jaws (mandibles, centre). Bullet ants get their name from their powerful and potent sting

Leafcutter ant C018 / 2390
Leafcutter ant. Close-up of a Daceton boltoni ant on a leaf, showing its compound eyes (black) and large mandibles (lower centre), which it uses to cut through leaves

Myrmecodia beccarii, anthouse plant
Finished watercolour by John Frederick Miller from an outline drawing by Sydney Parkinson, made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771

Hymenoptera specimens
A case containing various Hymenoptera (ants, bees, wasps and their allies) specimens, held at the Natural History Museum, London

Gigantiops destructor, South American jumping ant
High magnification image made with a scanning electron microscope of the head of a South American jumping ant. Image coloured artificially by a computer

Ant, SEM
Ant (family Formicidae), coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). One of its compound eyes (black) is seen, as well as two long antennae that are mounted on the head between the eyes

Black ant, close up

Dorylus nigricans, African Driver Ants entering a wasps nest, front view

Illustration, red Leafcutter Ant (Atta sp. ) carrying partially eaten leaf in its mouth, side view
Illustration, red Leafcutter Ant (Atta sp.) carrying partially eaten leaf in its mouth, side view

Illustration of Rove Beetle (Staphylinidae) fighting with Ant (Formicidae)

Illustration of honeypot ants with enlarged (plerergate) abdomen

Asian Weaver Ants -Oecophylla smaragdina- on barbed wire

Asian Weaver Ant -Oecophylla smaragdina- on barbed wire

Aphids -Aphidoidea- being milked by an Ant -Formidicae-, beneficial insects and pests, macro shot, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

South African Harvester Ant -Messor capensis- worker carrying a seed husk, Goegap Nature Reserve, Namaqualand, South Africa, Africa

Ant, Formicidae, ant on bee hive with bee larva as prey, The Inn at Chachalaca Bend, Cameron County, Rio Grande Valley, Texas, USA, May

Pavement Ant (Tetramorium caespitum) adults, workers with large larvae in nest, Causse de Gramat, Massif Central, Lot Region, France, April

Common Elbowed Red Ant (Myrmica scabrinodis) adult, worker with larvae of varying sizes in nest, Powys, Wales, April

Ant (Plagiolepis pygmae) adults, workers with cocoons of sexual stages in nest, Ile St. Martin, Aude, Languedoc-Roussillon, France, May

Harvester Ant (Messor bouvieri) adult, median worker carrying seed back to nest, Montagne de la Clape, Aude, Languedoc-Roussillon, France, May

Mediterranean Dimorphic Ant (Pheidole pallidula) adults, workers tending larvae and eggs in nest, Ile St. Martin, Aude, Languedoc-Roussillon, France, May

Carpenter Ant (Camponotus piceus) winged adult, queen about to fly on nuptial flight, Ariege Pyrenees, Midi-Pyrenees, France, May

Trap-jaw Ant (Odontomachus sp. ) two adults, with captured cockroach larva prey (captive)
Trap-jaw Ant (Odontomachus sp.) two adults, with captured cockroach larva prey (captive)

Wood Ant (Formica lemani) adult worker, carrying naked (not cocooned) pupae in nest, Powys, Wales, August

Wood Ant (Formica lemani) adult workers, tending larvae and naked (not cocooned) pupae in nest, Powys, Wales, August

Ant (Leptothorax acervorum) adult worker, carrying piece of dry grass to nest, Powys, Wales, July

Trap-jaw Ant (Odontomachus sp. ) adult, with captured cockroach larva prey (captive)
Trap-jaw Ant (Odontomachus sp.) adult, with captured cockroach larva prey (captive)

Ant (Myrmica sabuleti) adult workers, attacking and predating Ant (Myrmica scabrinodis) worker, Powys, Wales, August

Ant (Myrmica sabuleti) adult worker, attacking Ant (Myrmica ruginodis) winged adult male, Powys, Wales, August

Ant (Myrmica ruginodis) winged adult males, several attempting to mate with single queen, Powys, Wales, August

Treehopper bugs perched on plant stem, front view

Atta ants carrying leaves back to nest

Group of wood ants attacking beetle

Wood Ant (Formica rufa), view from above

Wood Ants (Formica rufa) on a branch with birch aphids

Ant (Formica rufa), view from above

Wood ants, Formica rufa, swarming over and around a dead grasshopper, intending to break it up and carry it back to the nest, above view

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Formicidae, commonly known as ants, are fascinating creatures that exhibit remarkable strength and teamwork. In Costa Rica, leaf-cutter ants (Atta sp) can be seen tirelessly carrying plant matter, showcasing their impressive ability to transport loads much larger than themselves. These industrious insects form long lines as they march together, each ant diligently contributing to the task at hand. The intricate details of an ant's anatomy are revealed in a scanning electron microscope image. The precision and complexity of their body structure highlight their adaptability and efficiency in various environments. Digital composites capture the mesmerizing sight of a line of leaf-cutter ants gracefully carrying leaves through lush landscapes. In Laguna del Lagarto, the vibrant colors of plant matter carried by leaf cutter ants create a stunning reflection in water. This harmonious blend between nature and these tiny workers showcases the beauty found within even the smallest ecosystems. Traveling further into Tambopata Nature Reserve in Peru reveals another species of leafcutter ants - Atta cephalotes - diligently transporting pieces of leaves into their nest. Their unwavering dedication to building and maintaining their colony is truly awe-inspiring. The trap-jaw ant (Odontomachus hastatus) exhibits its unique defense mechanism with mandibles wide open at Los Amigos Biological Station in Peru. These powerful jaws serve not only for protection but also for capturing prey swiftly and efficiently. A side view of Messor sp. , commonly known as harvester ant, displays its distinctive features while going about its daily activities. Its strong presence reminds us that every creature has an important role to play in our ecosystem. Zooming closer into Myrmica molesta or red ant reveals intricate patterns on its exoskeleton when observed up close. Such attention to detail highlights the diversity present among different species within Formicidae family. Examining tropical ants under a scanning electron microscope unveils astonishing textures and structures on their bodies.