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Atta Collection

"Nature's Industrious Architects

Background imageAtta Collection: Leaf cutter ants (Atta sp) carrying colourful plant matter, reflected in water, Laguna del Lagarto

Leaf cutter ants (Atta sp) carrying colourful plant matter, reflected in water, Laguna del Lagarto, Santa Rita, Costa Rica

Background imageAtta Collection: Leaf cutter ants (Atta sp) carrying plant matter, Costa Rica

Leaf cutter ants (Atta sp) carrying plant matter, Costa Rica

Background imageAtta Collection: Leaf-cutter ants carrying pieces of leaf

Leaf-cutter ants carrying pieces of leaf
Leaf-cutter ants transporting neatly extracted pieces of leaf. These ants derive from the rainforests of Central and South America

Background imageAtta Collection: Line of Leaf-cutter ants (Atta sp) carrying leaves, digital composite

Line of Leaf-cutter ants (Atta sp) carrying leaves, digital composite

Background imageAtta Collection: Ants (litho)

Ants (litho)
6013525 Ants (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ants. Illustration for The Harmsworth Encylopaedia (c 1922).); © Look and Learn

Background imageAtta Collection: Leafcutter ant (Atta sp) carrying leaf along branch, Amazonian Rainforest, Yavari Valley

Leafcutter ant (Atta sp) carrying leaf along branch, Amazonian Rainforest, Yavari Valley, Loreto, Peru

Background imageAtta Collection: Leaf cutter ants (Atta sp) carrying pieces of fern, reflected in water, Costa Rica

Leaf cutter ants (Atta sp) carrying pieces of fern, reflected in water, Costa Rica

Background imageAtta Collection: Leaf cutter ants (Atta sp) carrying piece of leaf, Costa Rica

Leaf cutter ants (Atta sp) carrying piece of leaf, Costa Rica

Background imageAtta Collection: Leaf-cutter ants (Atta cephalotes) carrying pieces of leaf that they have harvested

Leaf-cutter ants (Atta cephalotes) carrying pieces of leaf that they have harvested back to their underground fungus garden in their nest, Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica

Background imageAtta Collection: Leafcutter ant (Atta cephalotes) carrying pieces of leaves, Costa Rica

Leafcutter ant (Atta cephalotes) carrying pieces of leaves, Costa Rica

Background imageAtta Collection: Leafcutter ants (Atta sp) colony harvesting a banana leaf, Costa Rica. 3rd place in the Insects

Leafcutter ants (Atta sp) colony harvesting a banana leaf, Costa Rica. 3rd place in the Insects and Spiders category of the Terre Sauvage Nature Images Awards competitions 2015

Background imageAtta Collection: Leaf cutter ants (Atta sp) female worker ants carry pieces of fern leaves to nest

Leaf cutter ants (Atta sp) female worker ants carry pieces of fern leaves to nest, reflected in water, Costa Rica, December

Background imageAtta Collection: Spider wasps, digger wasp and carpenter ant

Spider wasps, digger wasp and carpenter ant
Spider wasp, Pepsis atrox 1, digger wasp, Sphex sericeus 2, queen carpenter ant, Camponotus fervidus 3, and African spider wasp, Pepsis severa 4. Handcoloured lithograph from John O

Background imageAtta Collection: Leaf cutter ants (Atta sp) carrying plant matter, Costa Rica

Leaf cutter ants (Atta sp) carrying plant matter, Costa Rica

Background imageAtta Collection: Leafcutter ants (Atta sp) colony harvesting pieces of a banana leaf, Costa Rica

Leafcutter ants (Atta sp) colony harvesting pieces of a banana leaf, Costa Rica

Background imageAtta Collection: Spiders, insects and hummingbird on guava tree

Spiders, insects and hummingbird on guava tree
Hand-coloured engraving based on Maria Sibylla Merian watercolour. From Metamorphosis insectorum Surinamensium, 1726 edition. Date: 1726

Background imageAtta Collection: ZOO - Young Tiger in a Cage, young female, close up to bars

ZOO - Young Tiger in a Cage, young female, close up to bars (Panthera tigris atta). Ekaterinburg, Ural Mountains, Russia

Background imageAtta Collection: Picture No. 11051742

Picture No. 11051742
Leafcutter Ant carrying leaf fragment back to its nest Tropical America Date:

Background imageAtta Collection: Picture No. 10857237

Picture No. 10857237
Leaf-Cutter Ant (Atta sp.) Date:

Background imageAtta Collection: Picture No. 10857169

Picture No. 10857169
ZOO - Young Tiger in a Cage, young female, close up to bars (Panthera tigris atta) Date:

Background imageAtta Collection: Picture No. 10854567

Picture No. 10854567
LEAF-CUTTER ANTS - carrying leaves (Atta sp.) Date:

Background imageAtta Collection: Picture No. 10853509

Picture No. 10853509
Leaf-Cutter Ants - carrying leaves (Atta cephalotes) Date:

Background imageAtta Collection: Picture No. 10849534

Picture No. 10849534
Leaf-Cutter Ant - carrying leaf (Atta sp.) Date:

Background imageAtta Collection: Atta cethalotes, leaf-cutter ant

Atta cethalotes, leaf-cutter ant
Scanning electron microscope image of a leaf-cutter ant displayed in the Darwin Centre, at the Natural History Museum, London

Background imageAtta Collection: Leaf-cutter ants

Leaf-cutter ants

Background imageAtta Collection: Atta Cave near Attendorn, Sauerland, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, Europe

Atta Cave near Attendorn, Sauerland, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, Europe


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"Nature's Industrious Architects: Atta - The Leaf Cutter Ants" Witness the incredible strength and teamwork of leaf cutter ants (Atta sp) as they tirelessly carry plant matter through the lush landscapes of Costa Rica. 🐜🌿 In a mesmerizing display, these tiny creatures form an organized line, each ant diligently transporting pieces of leaves to their colony. Their synchronized efforts create a digital composite-like scene that showcases their unwavering determination. Marvel at the vibrant colors reflected in the water of Laguna del Lagarto as leaf cutter ants proudly parade with colorful plant matter gripped firmly in their jaws, and is a testament to their resourcefulness and adaptability in gathering essential supplies for their community. From Amazonian Rainforest's Yavari Valley to the enchanting forests of Costa Rica, these diligent workers can be spotted carrying not only leaves but also pieces of fern along branches. They play an integral role in maintaining ecological balance by harvesting and utilizing various types of foliage. Observe closely as female worker ants meticulously transport pieces of fern leaves back to their nest, showcasing how every individual contributes selflessly towards building and sustaining their thriving colonies. Their dedication doesn't go unnoticed; leaf cutter ants have even earned recognition for winning third place in the prestigious Insects category competition held in Costa Rica. This accolade highlights not only their industrious nature but also serves as a reminder that even seemingly small creatures play vital roles within our ecosystems. So next time you stumble upon these fascinating insects known as Atta or leaf cutter ants, take a moment to appreciate their tireless efforts and remarkable ability to transform humble plants into architectural marvels that support entire communities.