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.
The queen ant is larger, up to 3/4 inch. Swarmers, winged male and female ants who are born in the Spring in order to mate are also about 3/4 inch. Carpenter Ants are one of our most common ants. They are found in dead wood, such as trees, fallen logs, stumps, or even in houses.