Melissa Rensen
Ants Are Pollinators Too -DSC_0091-3d©
Fun facts about ants, an excerpt taken from Insect Library - Terro: "They are social insects, which means they live in large colonies or groups. Depending on the species, ant colonies can consist of millions of ants. ... Ant colonies also have soldier ants that protect the queen, defend the colony, gather or kill food, and attack enemy colonies in search for food and nesting space"
For me, I thought it was interesting to find out that they are pollinators too, although their flying counterparts are better at it, since they can spread the pollen longer distances. Which means they are an important factor in keeping a healthy ecosystem. This little black ant was collecting pollen from my portulaca flowers and seemed to enjoy the nectar as well.
Ants Are Pollinators Too -DSC_0091-3d©
Fun facts about ants, an excerpt taken from Insect Library - Terro: "They are social insects, which means they live in large colonies or groups. Depending on the species, ant colonies can consist of millions of ants. ... Ant colonies also have soldier ants that protect the queen, defend the colony, gather or kill food, and attack enemy colonies in search for food and nesting space"
For me, I thought it was interesting to find out that they are pollinators too, although their flying counterparts are better at it, since they can spread the pollen longer distances. Which means they are an important factor in keeping a healthy ecosystem. This little black ant was collecting pollen from my portulaca flowers and seemed to enjoy the nectar as well.