Hymenoptera Ants

Hymenoptera is a large order comprising the sawflies, bees, and ants. Like other holometabolic orders, they undergo complete metamorphosis. The name Hymenoptera is derived from the Ancient Greek hymen (meaning membrane or curtain) and ptera (meaning winged), which refers to the membranous wings of the insects in this order ― nothing  to do with the marriage of a virgin female hymenoptera with her husband. Interesting right? But hey, that’s not all. I’m going to try to keep it short while still making sure you get enough information to make an informed decision on whether this type of ant would be good for your science project.

Hymenoptera Ants

Order Hymenoptera
This order contains many highly beneficial insects, from important parasitoids of crop pests to pollinators of plants.  They also exhibit interesting biology and behavior.  The winged Hymenoptera possess two pairs of membranous wings with relatively few veins.  Generally, they have chewing mouthparts, but may be modified to form a tonquelike structure (bees).  The antennae are fairly long.  The abdomen may be fused broadly to the thorax or attached narrowly by the propodeum.  This is a large order with a lot of variation with respect to morphological characters.

 

Honey Bees
Honey bees are recognized by their golden brown colorationtwo pairs of wings with characteristic wing venation, and absence of spurs on the hind tibiae.  Honey bees also have hairy eyes and chewing-lapping mouthparts.  Worker honey bees (females) have a pollen basket, called a corbicula, on their hind tibia.

 

Bumble Bees
The robust shape as well as the black and yellow coloration usually distinguishes bumble bees from other insects in the Apidae family.  Like honey bees, they also have a pollen basket and chewing-lapping mouthparts, but lack hairs on their eyes.

 

Wasps
Here we use the term wasp in the general sense.  There are a number of different families that carry the common name wasp, including vespidae (yellow jackets, hornets, paper wasps), pompilidae (spider wasps), and sphecidae.  Wasps are recognized by their distinctive body shape (constriction between abdomen and thorax) and warning colorations.  They typically have well-developed wings, antennae, and chewing mouthparts

 

Ants
Ants are very common and widespread insects.  They are readily recognized by the lobe on the pedicel of the abdomen and elbowed antennae.  There are several subfamilies within Formicidae, including the army ants and fire ants. 

Hymenoptera Ants

 

The ants of the Hymenoptera family are unique for their ability to form highly complex societies and their ability to communicate through chemical signals. This family includes both social and solitary species, with some species being very small while others can be quite large. Ants have elongated bodies with a distinct head, thorax, and abdomen. The antennae are typically elbowed at their tips and may have between 4-12 segments. Antennae are used by both workers and queens for communication with other ants in the colony.

Ants exhibit varying degrees of sociality based on their species. Many species live in colonies that contain thousands or even millions of individuals organized into a caste system where each individual has a specific role within the colony. Some species are completely dependent upon other species for survival; these are called symbiotic species because they cannot survive on their own without assistance from another organism (usually another ant).

List Of Hymenoptera Ants

Bees, Wasps, and Ants: The Indispensable Role of Hymenoptera in Gardens
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    The Ants of Ohio (Hymenoptera: Formicidae)
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      TERRO T300B Liquid Ant Killer, 12 Bait Stations
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      • Attracts & Kills – Kills common household ants including acrobat, crazy, ghost, little black, odorous house, pavement, and other sweet-eating ants
      • Kills the Ants You See & the Ones You Don’t – As worker ants discover the bait, they share it with the rest of the colony to eliminate them all
      • Works Fast – You should see a significant decrease in the number of ants visiting the bait stations within just a few days
      • Ready to Use – Place the bait stations, watch it attract ants, and eliminate the entire colony
      • Use Throughout Your Home – Place stations near areas where you’ve seen ant activity including along baseboards, in corners, on counters, and more

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      Ortho Home Defense Insect Killer for Indoor & Perimeter2: With Comfort Wand, Kills Ants, Cockroaches, Spiders, Fleas & Ticks, Odor Free, 1.1 gal.
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      • Ortho Home Defense Insect Killer for Indoor & Perimeter2 with Comfort Wand kills ants, cockroaches, spiders, fleas, ticks and other listed bugs; the formula is odor free, won’t stain, and keeps listed bugs out
      • KILLS BUGS INSIDE: Kills those annoying home-invading insects, including ants, cockroaches, spiders, fleas, ticks, scorpions, beetles, silverfish, centipedes and millipedes
      • KEEPS BUGS OUTSIDE: Creates a bug barrier that will kill bugs you have and prevents new bugs for up to 12 months (applies to ants, roaches and spiders indoors on non-porous surfaces)
      • NO STAINING OR STINK: This spray can be used indoors and out, leaves no residue, and has no odor; people and pets may re-enter treated areas after spray has dried
      • WAND MAKES APPLICATION EASY: The Comfort Wand eliminates hand fatigue, and there’s no pumping required, making it easy to spray along your home’s perimeter–indoors and outside

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      Width 12 Inches
      Length 8.95 Inches
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      Ant Encounters: Interaction Networks and Colony Behavior (Primers in Complex Systems Book 1)
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