Ants breathe using small holes located across their bodies called spiracles. These connect to branching structures in their bodies that deliver the oxygen directly to muscles where it is needed. Deep breath Ants are some of the most successful insects…
Ants do not have teeth, instead they have mandibles. If an ant feels threatened, or you are close to a nest, they may use their mandibles to nip. Many ant species also have stings. Do ants bite or sting? When…
Ant colony size can vary massively depending on species, time of year, age of colony, and other factors. In general, colonies number between a few hundred to a few thousand individuals. Some ant species also form super colonies that can…
Ants do pollinate, and there are some wildflowers that rely on them for this job, however, in most cases, they are less important pollinators than other insects such as bees, hoverflies and butterflies. What is a pollinator? A pollinator is…
Ants have not been documented undertaking large-scale migrations, though they may move between nest sites or live a roaming lifestyle. Instead, they have found other methods for surviving without migration. What is migration? Across the world, many different species migrate,…
There are around 12,000 species across the world, with a wide range of diets. Some ants are very specific in what they will feed on, while others will eat whatever foods they can come across. Depending on the species, ants…
