Biology

Ants: Family Formicidae Ants: Family Formicidae- Photographs and information on the ants found in the Brisbane area of Australia. Ant Ant- Information from Wikipedia on this family of eusocial insects. Gliding Ant Gliding Ant- Information from Wikipedia on arboreal ants that can control the direction of their descent when jumpin or falling from a tree. Army Ant Army Ant- Information from Wikipedia on these ants which have no nest but move in aggressive predatory foraging groups, a strategy adopted by species from several different subfam… The Secret Life of Ants The Secret Life of Ants- Discusses the architecture of ant nests, the growth of the colony, and the behavior of various species. A Gallery of British Ants A Gallery of British Ants- Photographs of Lasius flavus and three species of Myrmica. Ant from the Antipodes Ant from the Antipodes- Photograph of an ant from Australia with enlargements of its foot and mandibles. Ants of Cachoeira Nature Reserve Ants of Cachoeira Nature Reserve- Extensive information about the ants in this reserve in Paraná, Brazil by Jochen Bihn. Includes high-resolution images of specimens. Japanese Ants Color Image Database Japanese Ants Color Image Database- A guide to Japanese ants and their taxonomy, as well as general information about ants. Available in English and Japanese. Ant News Ant News- Links to recent scientific research papers about ants and other social insects. Myrm's Ant Nest Myrm's Ant Nest- The basics of myrmecology (the study of ants), concentrating on species found in the British Isles. AntWeb AntWeb- Extensive information about the ants of California and Madagascar from the California Academy of Sciences. Includes browsable and searchable high-resolution images of spec… Argentine Ants Argentine Ants- Why Argentine Ants invade homes in Southern California. Imported Fire Ants Imported Fire Ants- Biology of Imported Fire ants and control techniques for lawns and turf from University of Florida Cooperative Extension Service. A Checklist of the Ants of Michigan A Checklist of the Ants of Michigan- The taxonomy of the 113 ant species recorded in Michigan, with an introduction describing the history of Michigan myrmecology. Ants Ants- This article describes ants that may be found around the home, their identification, biology, food preferences and control measures. Ants of the Southwest Ants of the Southwest- A large collection of photos of ants in their natural habit in Arizona. Photos are divided by species. Myrmecos.net Myrmecos.net- Close-up images of ants and other insects by Alex Wild. Ant Colonies Ant Colonies- Describes how various species organize their society. Includes facts on feeding, communication, and government. The Ant Farm The Ant Farm- A personal site with links to information about ants, including keeping them as pets. Includes FAQ and message board. Ant Colony Cycle Ant Colony Cycle- View photos and read explanations of the life and building cycle of an ant colony. Click on the images for additional details. Photos of ants Photos of ants- Photo encyclopedia of various ants showing their biology and habits. Interesting Facts About Ants Interesting Facts About Ants- Provides general information about ants, such as body structure, life span, and life cycle. Behavior of Real Ants Behavior of Real Ants- Facts concerning ant trails and foraging behavior. Evania appendigaster Evania appendigaster- Information on this ensign wasp which parasitizes cockroach eggs, its distribution, identification, natural history and potential as a biological control of … Evaniidae Evaniidae- Information from the Tree of Life Web Project on this family of wasps with uniquely shaped abdomens, their characteristics and natural history. Evaniidae Evaniidae- Information from Wikipedia on this family of ensign wasps, so called because of the characteristic movements of the abdomen. Semielacher petiolatus Semielacher petiolatus- Provides information on this parasitoid of the citrus leafminer, Phyllocnistis citrella, and the possibility of its use as a biological control. Cirrospilus ingenuus Cirrospilus ingenuus- Provides photographs and a description of this parasitoid of the citrus leafminer, Phyllocnistis citrella, and information on its possible use as a biologica… Eulophidae Eulophidae- Information from Wikipedia on this large family of tiny, mostly parasitic, wasps. Ageniaspis citricola Ageniaspis citricola- Provides photographs and a description of this parasitoid of the citrus leafminer, Phyllocnistis citrella, its distribution, biology and use as a biological … Encyrtidae Encyrtidae- Information from Wikipedia on this large family of parasitic wasps which are extremely important as biological control agents. Callirhytis cornigera: Horned Oak Gall Callirhytis cornigera: Horned Oak Gall- Photographs of some galls caused by the larvae of a cynipid wasp, with information on the symptoms of infection and the wasp's life cycle. Rough Bulletgall Wasp Rough Bulletgall Wasp- Photographs, description, life history and habits of Disholcaspis quercusmamma. Oak Apple Gall Wasp: Amphibolips confluenta Oak Apple Gall Wasp: Amphibolips confluenta- Photographs and information on this insect. Callirhytis quercusclaviger and Callirhytis cornigera Callirhytis quercusclaviger and Callirhytis cornigera- Provides photographs and information on these gall wasps, their distribution, identification, biology and economic importanc… Cynipidae: Gall Wasps Cynipidae: Gall Wasps- Information from Wikipedia on this family of wasps whose larvae create galls in plant tissues, their description, reproduction and development, with photogr… BugGuide.Net: Genus Trypoxylon BugGuide.Net: Genus Trypoxylon- Offers identification, images and information. Trypoxylon sp: Organ Pipe Mud Dauber Wasp Trypoxylon sp: Organ Pipe Mud Dauber Wasp- Toxonomic clssification, common names and photographs. Organ-pipe Mud Dauber Organ-pipe Mud Dauber- Photographs and information on this insect. Chrysis Net Chrysis Net- Information about Hymenoptera : Chrysididae (cuckoo wasps) - biology, morphology, collecting and studying, drawings, and macro photos. Chrysidinae Chrysidinae- Information from Wikipedia on this subfamily of cuckoo wasps, which lay their eggs in the nest of an insect host where their larvae consume the host eggs or larvae. Cuckoo Wasp Cuckoo Wasp- Information from Wikipedia on the Chrysididae, a family of wasps commonly known as cuckoo, jewel, gold or emerald wasps because of the bright metallic sheen on their … BugwoodWiki: Chalcid Wasp BugwoodWiki: Chalcid Wasp- Photographs and description of these parasitic wasps in the family Chalcididae. Wikipedia: Chalcididae Wikipedia: Chalcididae- Encyclopedia article on this family of mostly parasitic wasps. Ceratina Spp: Small Carpenter Bees Ceratina Spp: Small Carpenter Bees- Information on Ceratina cockerelli and Ceratina dupla, their distribution, identification and biology. Small Carpenter Bees: Ceratina spp. Small Carpenter Bees: Ceratina spp.- Information on these bees, their distribution, identification, biology and economic importance. BugwoodWiki: Braconid and Ichneumonid BugwoodWiki: Braconid and Ichneumonid- Photographs and description of these parasitic wasps in the Braconidae and Ichneumonidae families. Meteorus autographae Meteorus autographae- Provides photographs and a description of this parasitoid of the larvae of noctuid moths, its distribution, life history, hosts and importance. Diachasmimorpha longicaudata Diachasmimorpha longicaudata- Provides photographs and a description of this parasitic wasp, its life history, behavior and use as a biological control.