Lasius Collection

"Exploring the Fascinating World Ants: A Glimpse into Den Helder, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands" In Picture No

Ants (litho)
6013525 Ants (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ants. Illustration for The Harmsworth Encylopaedia (c 1922).); © Look and Learn

Yellow Turf Ant (Lasius flavus) workers, Den Helder, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands

Picture No. 11014623
Black Garden Ant Scanning Electron Micrograph (SEM): Magnification x120 (if print A4 size: 29.7 cm wide) (Lasius niger) Date:

Picture No. 10855591
Flying Ants - of Black Garden Ants - in nest with workers (Lasius niger) Date:

Picture No. 10855579
Black Garden Ant - on wood (Lasius niger ) Date:

Picture No. 10855594
Flying Ants - of Black Garden Ants - emerging from nest (Lasius niger) Date:

Picture No. 10855595
Flying Ant - of Black Garden Ants - emerging from nest (Lasius niger) Date:

Lasius niger, black garden ant

Lasius niger, black garden ant
Scanning electron microscope (SEM) of a black ant leg. Widespread and common in a range of habitats but perhaps most familiar in gardens where nests are formed under paving stones and brickwork

Lasius Collection: Winged yellow meadow ants

Winged yellow meadow ants
Yellow meadow ants swarming. Dorset, UK July 2011

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"Exploring the Fascinating World Ants: A Glimpse into Den Helder, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands" In Picture No. 11014623, we witness the industrious Yellow Turf Ant workers (Lasius flavus) going about their daily tasks in Den Helder, Noord-Holland. These tiny creatures are a marvel to observe as they scurry across the yellow turf with unwavering determination. Moving on to Picture No. 10855591, we find ourselves captivated by the intricate network of tunnels created by these diligent ants. Each worker plays a vital role in constructing and maintaining this complex underground system that serves as their home and storage for food. As we delve deeper into their world through Picture No. 10855579, we discover how Lasius ants work together harmoniously within their colonies. They exhibit remarkable teamwork and communication skills to ensure the survival and prosperity of their community. Picture No. 10855594 showcases the resilient nature niger, also known as black garden ants. Despite facing various challenges in urban environments like gardens or parks, these resourceful insects adapt effortlessly and thrive amidst adversity. Continuing our journey with Picture No. 10855595, we witness an awe-inspiring sight - a bustling trail of black garden ant workers marching tirelessly towards a food source they have discovered nearby. Their coordinated movement is nothing short of mesmerizing. The repeated appearance niger in subsequent pictures emphasizes its prevalence and significance within ecosystems across different regions – highlighting its resilience and adaptability once again. Exploring the world ants offers us an opportunity to appreciate nature's intricacies at its smallest scale while witnessing incredible displays of cooperation and adaptation among these remarkable creatures found right here in Den Helder, Noord-Holland.