Unlike modern authors, Homer is not quick to reveal his personal beliefs; rather, they come about subtly, through the dialogue between two characters.
Harvester ant. Harvester ant is a common name for any of the species or genera of ants that collect seeds (called seed predation), or mushrooms as in the case of Euprenolepis procera, which are stored in the nest in communal chambers called granaries.
An Introduction to Army Ants. There are over 200 different known species of army ant. Eciton burchellii is one of the most studied species, and has typical army ants characteristics. They are very aggressive and can tackle among some of the largest prey. They rest in temporary nests made entirely of ants, also known as a âbivouacâ. The queen ant and her brood stay safe in the centre of the mass of ants.