Eusocial Collection

Ant, SEM
Ant. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of an ant (family Formicidae). One of its compound eyes (red) is seen, as well as two long antennae that are mounted on the head between the eyes

A honey bee enters a crocus blossom; Astoria, Oregon, United States of America

Ant, SEM
Ant (family Formicidae), coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). One of its compound eyes (black) is seen, as well as two long antennae that are mounted on the head between the eyes

Cathedral termite mound, Australia C016 / 6644
Cathedral termite mound in Litchfield National Park, Northern Territory, Australia. Constructed from the chewed remnants of woody trees, mud and feces

Bee and wasp nests, artwork
Bee and wasp nests. Computer artwork showing the structures of a honeybee nest (left) and a social wasp nest (right). The honeybee nest is built from multiple wax honeycombs (hexagonal)

Anthophora hispanica bee C016 / 2081
Anthophora hispanica bee

Termite mound Botswana near Savuti

Communal Paper Wasp (Apoica sp. ) adults, covering outside of hanging nest, Yasuni N. P. Amazon, Ecuador
Communal Paper Wasp (Apoica sp.) adults, covering outside of hanging nest, Yasuni N.P. Amazon, Ecuador

Stingless Robber Bee (Lestrimelitta limao) adults, nesting colony protecting nest entrance, Trinidad, Trinidad and Tobago

Ant mound, artwork
Ant mound. Artwork of an ant mound, the base from which these colonial eusocial insects forage for food and in which their larvae (young) are raised

Termite mound and castes. Termites are eusocial colonial insects mostly found in the tropics. The mound (background) is a combination of mud and chewed wood and can be several metres high

Common wasp feeding on a flower
Common wasp. Close-up of a common wasp (Vespula vulgaris) feeding on nectar from bramble (Rubus sp.) flower. Photographed in August

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"Eusocial: The Intricate World of Cooperative Insects and Termites" A honey bee gracefully enters a vibrant crocus blossom, showcasing the eusocial behavior that defines their colony. Marvel at the grandeur of a cathedral termite mound in Australia, an architectural masterpiece created by eusocial termites. Delicate artwork depicting the intricate nests of bees and wasps, highlighting their remarkable eusocial structures. Anthophora hispanica bee buzzing through Central America's Ecuador, exemplifying the cooperative nature species. Journey to Botswana's Savuti region where towering termite mounds stand as testaments to the collaborative efforts termites. Witness the awe-inspiring sight of Communal Paper Wasps enveloping their hanging nest in Yasuni National Park, Amazon - a true display unity. Stingless Robber Bees fiercely guard their nesting entrance in Trinidad, demonstrating how these social insects protect their colonies together. Explore mesmerizing SEM images revealing intricate details on an ant's head - a testament to the complexity within eusocial communities. In this captivating world filled with ants, bees, wasps, and termites; cooperation reigns supreme as they work together for survival and success. Eusociality is not just about individual prowess but rather about collective strength that allows these tiny creatures to thrive against all odds. (Note.