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Harvester Ant (Messor barbara) median worker, carrying pine seed, Chaine des Alpilles, Bouches-du-Rhone, Provence
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Harvester Ant (Messor barbara) median worker, carrying pine seed, Chaine des Alpilles, Bouches-du-Rhone, Provence
Harvester Ant (Messor barbara) median worker, carrying pine seed, Chaine des Alpilles, Bouches-du-Rhone, Provence, France, June
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Media ID 8328313
© FLPA/Richard Becker
Ants Bouches Du Rhone Carries Carry Carrying Chaine Des Alpilles Collect Collecting Collects Formicidae France French Gather Gathering Gathers Mediterranean Pine Pines Provence S Eed Seed Western Europe Worker Workers Barbarus Eats Feeds Median
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Ants on a Mission - The Pine Seed Heist in Provence!
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. In this snapshot, we witness the industriousness of a Harvester Ant from the Messor barbara species as it embarks on an epic adventure in the breathtaking Chaine des Alpilles region of Bouches-du-Rhone, Provence. With its tiny but mighty frame, this median worker ant fearlessly carries a precious pine seed through the picturesque landscape. Eager to secure food for its colony during the sunny days of June, our little hero scurries along with determination and purpose. Its mission? To gather enough nourishment to sustain its fellow ants throughout summer. This European nature enthusiast knows that every wild life collect counts! As it navigates through the Mediterranean arthropod kingdom, our ant encounters various insects and adult invertebrates who are also seeking their own meals. Undeterred by these distractions, our protagonist remains focused on collecting that juicy pine seed. This photo beautifully captures not only the resilience and resourcefulness of this hardworking ant but also showcases the stunning beauty of western Europe's natural wonders. So next time you spot an ant carrying something seemingly insignificant, remember that even these tiny creatures play vital roles in maintaining ecological balance. Kudos to FLPA photographer Richard Becker for immortalizing this incredible moment where nature's intricate web unfolds before our eyes!
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