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Hornets on nest. Family: Arthropod. Hornets are social insects which live together in a colony. The nest is made of a paper-like Stock Photo

RFH6BJK6–Hornets on nest. Family: Arthropod. Hornets are social insects which live together in a colony. The nest is made of a paper-like

Ants are any of numerous black, red, brown, or yellow social insects of the family Formicidae, of worldwide distribution especially in warm climates, having a large head with inner jaws for chewing and outer jaws for carrying and digging, and living in hi Stock Photo

RMG15TFG–Ants are any of numerous black, red, brown, or yellow social insects of the family Formicidae, of worldwide distribution especially in warm climates, having a large head with inner jaws for chewing and outer jaws for carrying and digging, and living in hi

Weaver Ants (Oecophylla smaragdina) sewing leaves together to repair their nest at Chillagoe, Queensland, Australia Stock Photo

RMBJ2P1Y–Weaver Ants (Oecophylla smaragdina) sewing leaves together to repair their nest at Chillagoe, Queensland, Australia

food aliment social insects brown brownish brunette colony sugar bees beehive Stock Photo

RFJ5P2XW–food aliment social insects brown brownish brunette colony sugar bees beehive

RMPFFE9F–Group of Ants.

RMF95MCX–Bumblebee

Termite hive on wood furniture Stock Photo

RFPM8ARJ–Termite hive on wood furniture

Black garden ants (Lasius Niger) tending their eggs, UK Stock Photo

RM2C69GC3–Black garden ants (Lasius Niger) tending their eggs, UK

Wood Ant Worker Feeding (Formica rufa) Stock Photo

RMJ8MK8Y–Wood Ant Worker Feeding (Formica rufa)

Small black ants going into their nest Stock Photo

RMGK8JYA–Small black ants going into their nest

RMB8C703–Wood Ants, Formica rufa

termite hill, termite nest, termite, termites, Caiman Ecological Refuge, Pantanal, Mato Grosso, Mato Grosso do Sul State, Brazil, South America Stock Photo

RMA0JMCJ–termite hill, termite nest, termite, termites, Caiman Ecological Refuge, Pantanal, Mato Grosso, Mato Grosso do Sul State, Brazil, South America

A swarm of honey (Apis mellifera) buzz round the loose pointing in a chimney in May looking for a suitable nest site. ‘A swarm of bees in May is worth Stock Photo

RFW1547E–A swarm of honey (Apis mellifera) buzz round the loose pointing in a chimney in May looking for a suitable nest site. ‘A swarm of bees in May is worth

Bald-faced hornets and nest. Dolichovespula maculata. Thatcher Woods, Cook County, Illinois. Stock Photo

RF2ABC4RA–Bald-faced hornets and nest. Dolichovespula maculata. Thatcher Woods, Cook County, Illinois.

Entry to a common wasp nest (Vespula vulgaris). Social insects around the entrance of an underground nest, composite image Stock Photo

RFFEF5GM–Entry to a common wasp nest (Vespula vulgaris). Social insects around the entrance of an underground nest, composite image

Honeybees in a hive with larvae at various stages of development and pupae Stock Photo

RMAWHG5N–Honeybees in a hive with larvae at various stages of development and pupae

Africa, Zambia , Lower Zambezi National Park (Lower Zambezi), Termite mound, colony of social insects: termites Stock Photo

RM2R5T2JC–Africa, Zambia , Lower Zambezi National Park (Lower Zambezi), Termite mound, colony of social insects: termites

honeybees in comb (Apis mellifica), worker in comb. Stock Photo

RMAPP05F–honeybees in comb (Apis mellifica), worker in comb.

Mainz, Germany. 05th Nov, 2018. Ants can be seen through the microscope. At the Johannes Gutenberg-University Mainz the behaviour of social insects is investigated. (to dpa 'Expert for slave owners - Mainz biologist researches ants' from 16.11.2018) Credit: Andreas Arnold/dpa/Alamy Live News Stock Photo

RMR22B1F–Mainz, Germany. 05th Nov, 2018. Ants can be seen through the microscope. At the Johannes Gutenberg-University Mainz the behaviour of social insects is investigated. (to dpa 'Expert for slave owners - Mainz biologist researches ants' from 16.11.2018) Credit: Andreas Arnold/dpa/Alamy Live News

Beehive, Solda (Bz), South Tyrol, Italy Stock Photo

RF2GC6DB4–Beehive, Solda (Bz), South Tyrol, Italy

RMG16CAC–Ants are any of numerous black, red, brown, or yellow social insects of the family Formicidae, of worldwide distribution especially in warm climates, having a large head with inner jaws for chewing and outer jaws for carrying and digging, and living in hi

A wasp is killing a damselfly Stock Photo

RF2KF18H7–A wasp is killing a damselfly

RFJBT1YW–Social insects nest

Large Paper Wasp nest, Fall, E USA, by James D Coppinger/Dembinsky Photo Assoc Stock Photo

RF2D8D7F4–Large Paper Wasp nest, Fall, E USA, by James D Coppinger/Dembinsky Photo Assoc

Termite mound in the Botanical Garden of Entebbe, Uganda. Stock Photo

RF2RBN12J–Termite mound in the Botanical Garden of Entebbe, Uganda.

RFPM8AR0–Termite hive on wood furniture

Close-up of wood ants (Formica rufa) carrying green caterpillar to nest Stock Photo

RMJ51JTR–Close-up of wood ants (Formica rufa) carrying green caterpillar to nest

Worker Wood Ants (Formica rufa) in nest with brood cocoons, Sussex, UK Stock Photo

RMKF4N2E–Worker Wood Ants (Formica rufa) in nest with brood cocoons, Sussex, UK

RME42MCK–Honey Bee Swarm

Forestants, these tiny environmental architects showcase teamwork Stock Photo

RF2R34NNN–Forestants, these tiny environmental architects showcase teamwork

Termite mound in National Park. Sri Lanka Stock Photo

RMT4P0B6–Termite mound in National Park. Sri Lanka

RFW15JJB–A swarm of honey (Apis mellifera) buzz round the loose pointing in a chimney in May looking for a suitable nest site. ‘A swarm of bees in May is worth

RF2ABC4R5–Bald-faced hornets and nest. Dolichovespula maculata. Thatcher Woods, Cook County, Illinois.

Black Garden Ants Tending Eggs (Lasius niger) Stock Photo

RMB20BT9–Black Garden Ants Tending Eggs (Lasius niger)

Alarm pheromone: This pheromone is produced by many social insects, including ants, bees, and wasps. Stock Photo

RF2RNBDNJ–Alarm pheromone: This pheromone is produced by many social insects, including ants, bees, and wasps.

RM2R5T2K3–Africa, Zambia , Lower Zambezi National Park (Lower Zambezi), Termite mound, colony of social insects: termites

vespid wasps, social wasps (hornets & yellowjackets & potter wasps & paper wasps) (Vesperidae, Vespidae), queen guards nest with eggs, USA, Arizona Stock Photo

RMEYYXT8–vespid wasps, social wasps (hornets & yellowjackets & potter wasps & paper wasps) (Vesperidae, Vespidae), queen guards nest with eggs, USA, Arizona

Mainz, Germany. 05th Nov, 2018. There's an ant nesting box in the climatic chamber on the shelf. At the Johannes Gutenberg-University Mainz the behaviour of social insects is investigated. (to dpa 'Expert for slave owners - Mainz biologist researches ants' from 16.11.2018) Credit: Andreas Arnold/dpa/Alamy Live News Stock Photo

RMR22B2M–Mainz, Germany. 05th Nov, 2018. There's an ant nesting box in the climatic chamber on the shelf. At the Johannes Gutenberg-University Mainz the behaviour of social insects is investigated. (to dpa 'Expert for slave owners - Mainz biologist researches ants' from 16.11.2018) Credit: Andreas Arnold/dpa/Alamy Live News

RF2GC614E–Beehives, Solda (Bz), Italy

RMG15N89–Ants are any of numerous black, red, brown, or yellow social insects of the family Formicidae, of worldwide distribution especially in warm climates, having a large head with inner jaws for chewing and outer jaws for carrying and digging, and living in hi

RF2KF18EW–A wasp is killing a damselfly

food aliment social colour insects brown brownish brunette colony sugar bees Stock Photo

RFJ5PY0F–food aliment social colour insects brown brownish brunette colony sugar bees

RF2D8D7K4–Large Paper Wasp nest, Fall, E USA, by James D Coppinger/Dembinsky Photo Assoc

Native African near a Warrior Termite nest (Macrotermes bellicosus) often called a social republics in Africa. In groups of a million or two, termites are formidable architects, building mounds that can reach 17 feet (5 meters) and higher. The 33 pounds (15 kilograms) or so of termites in a typical mound will, in an average year, move a fourth of a metric ton (about 550 pounds) of soil and several tons of water. They also 'farm' a symbiotic fungus that occupies eight times more of the nest than the insects do. Stock Photo

RM2ADYKMC–Native African near a Warrior Termite nest (Macrotermes bellicosus) often called a social republics in Africa. In groups of a million or two, termites are formidable architects, building mounds that can reach 17 feet (5 meters) and higher. The 33 pounds (15 kilograms) or so of termites in a typical mound will, in an average year, move a fourth of a metric ton (about 550 pounds) of soil and several tons of water. They also 'farm' a symbiotic fungus that occupies eight times more of the nest than the insects do.

Soldier and workers of termite hive on wood furniture Stock Photo

RFPM89TJ–Soldier and workers of termite hive on wood furniture

Colony of Southern wood ants (Formica rufa), swarming behaviour on top of the nest after emerging from hibernation during Spring, England, UK. Stock Photo

RM2PHNA4M–Colony of Southern wood ants (Formica rufa), swarming behaviour on top of the nest after emerging from hibernation during Spring, England, UK.

Ants are social insects. Ants covered the plant. Ants on the plant close up. Belarus, nature summer background. Stock Photo

RF2BEMHNE–Ants are social insects. Ants covered the plant. Ants on the plant close up. Belarus, nature summer background.

RME15H8N–Honey Bee Swarm

RF2R34P8A–Forestants, these tiny environmental architects showcase teamwork

Ants eating eyeball, Aarey Milk Colony , INDIA. Ants are one of the most studied social insects of family Formicidae, belonging to order Hymenoptera. Stock Photo

RFJ21DMX–Ants eating eyeball, Aarey Milk Colony , INDIA. Ants are one of the most studied social insects of family Formicidae, belonging to order Hymenoptera.

Social wasp with prey Polistinae Sultanate of Oman Stock Photo

RMB5PDFN–Social wasp with prey Polistinae Sultanate of Oman

RF2ABC4R8–Bald-faced hornets and nest. Dolichovespula maculata. Thatcher Woods, Cook County, Illinois.

Ibycter americanus, Print, The red-throated caracara (Ibycter americanus) is a social species of bird of prey in the family Falconidae. It is placed in the monotypic genus Ibycter, or sometimes united in Daptrius with the black caracara. Unique among caracaras, it mainly feeds on the larvae of bees and wasps, but also takes the adult insects and fruits and berries., 1700-1880 Stock Photo

RM2A2MWE1–Ibycter americanus, Print, The red-throated caracara (Ibycter americanus) is a social species of bird of prey in the family Falconidae. It is placed in the monotypic genus Ibycter, or sometimes united in Daptrius with the black caracara. Unique among caracaras, it mainly feeds on the larvae of bees and wasps, but also takes the adult insects and fruits and berries., 1700-1880

Trail Pheromone In test tube in biochemical lab Social insects commonly use trail pheromones. Stock Photo

RF2JF649X–Trail Pheromone In test tube in biochemical lab Social insects commonly use trail pheromones.

RM2R5T2JE–Africa, Zambia , Lower Zambezi National Park (Lower Zambezi), Termite mound, colony of social insects: termites

Termites in rainforest, India, Andaman Islands Stock Photo

RMEBX4RK–Termites in rainforest, India, Andaman Islands

Mainz, Germany. 05th Nov, 2018. Ant nesting boxes are located in the climate chamber on the shelf. At the Johannes Gutenberg-University Mainz the behaviour of social insects is investigated. (to dpa 'Expert for slave owners - Mainz biologist researches ants' from 16.11.2018) Credit: Andreas Arnold/dpa/Alamy Live News Stock Photo

RMR22B0X–Mainz, Germany. 05th Nov, 2018. Ant nesting boxes are located in the climate chamber on the shelf. At the Johannes Gutenberg-University Mainz the behaviour of social insects is investigated. (to dpa 'Expert for slave owners - Mainz biologist researches ants' from 16.11.2018) Credit: Andreas Arnold/dpa/Alamy Live News

Abandoned nest of Common Wasps, Vespula vulgaris, in attic. Worcestershire, UK. Stock Photo

RMK4E51B–Abandoned nest of Common Wasps, Vespula vulgaris, in attic. Worcestershire, UK.

RMG15TFB–Ants are any of numerous black, red, brown, or yellow social insects of the family Formicidae, of worldwide distribution especially in warm climates, having a large head with inner jaws for chewing and outer jaws for carrying and digging, and living in hi

RF2KF18M5–A wasp is killing a damselfly

blue food aliment social colour insects brown brownish brunette colony sugar Stock Photo

RFJ5P2Y3–blue food aliment social colour insects brown brownish brunette colony sugar

RF2D8D7H0–Large Paper Wasp nest, Fall, E USA, by James D Coppinger/Dembinsky Photo Assoc

A bumblebee is any of over 250 species in the genus Bombus, part of Apidae, one of the bee families. Stock Photo

RM2C6674W–A bumblebee is any of over 250 species in the genus Bombus, part of Apidae, one of the bee families.

RFPM8A1B–Soldier and workers of termite hive on wood furniture

Column or line of wood ants (Formica rufa) moving along the bottom of a wall in woodland, Hampshire, UK. Panorama, panoramic. Foraging trail. Stock Photo

RMPK34DN–Column or line of wood ants (Formica rufa) moving along the bottom of a wall in woodland, Hampshire, UK. Panorama, panoramic. Foraging trail.

RF2BEMHP5–Ants are social insects. Ants covered the plant. Ants on the plant close up. Belarus, nature summer background.

RME42PWN–Honey Bee Swarm

RF2R34NRG–Forestants, these tiny environmental architects showcase teamwork

RMEDWM2E–Entrance to wood ant nest.

RMB5P7TW–Social wasp with prey Polistinae Sultanate of Oman

RF2ABC4PA–Bald-faced hornets and nest. Dolichovespula maculata. Thatcher Woods, Cook County, Illinois.

RM2A2MWE2–Ibycter americanus, Print, The red-throated caracara (Ibycter americanus) is a social species of bird of prey in the family Falconidae. It is placed in the monotypic genus Ibycter, or sometimes united in Daptrius with the black caracara. Unique among caracaras, it mainly feeds on the larvae of bees and wasps, but also takes the adult insects and fruits and berries., 1700-1880

Bumblebees are social insects that are characterised by black and yellow body hairs, often in bands. Stock Photo

RFK0T0GX–Bumblebees are social insects that are characterised by black and yellow body hairs, often in bands.

Bumblebee on Lavender flower lavendula Collecting honey,bumble bee Bombus terrestris ,Buff-tailed bumblebee ,social insects aposematic (warning) color Stock Photo

RMA3PWBK–Bumblebee on Lavender flower lavendula Collecting honey,bumble bee Bombus terrestris ,Buff-tailed bumblebee ,social insects aposematic (warning) color

RF2N7YHB8–Single one line drawing of adorable bee flying abstract art. Continuous line draw graphic design vector illustration of social insects bee for icon, s

Mainz, Germany. 06th Nov, 2018. Anissa Kennedy, PhD student at the Institute of Organismic and Molecular Evolutionary Biology, observes an ant at the microscope. At the Johannes Gutenberg-University Mainz the behaviour of social insects is investigated. (to dpa 'Expert for slave owners - Mainz biologist researches ants' from 16.11.2018) Credit: Andreas Arnold/dpa/Alamy Live News Stock Photo

RMR22B17–Mainz, Germany. 06th Nov, 2018. Anissa Kennedy, PhD student at the Institute of Organismic and Molecular Evolutionary Biology, observes an ant at the microscope. At the Johannes Gutenberg-University Mainz the behaviour of social insects is investigated. (to dpa 'Expert for slave owners - Mainz biologist researches ants' from 16.11.2018) Credit: Andreas Arnold/dpa/Alamy Live News

RMK4E573–Abandoned nest of Common Wasps, Vespula vulgaris, in attic. Worcestershire, UK.

RMG15TFD–Ants are any of numerous black, red, brown, or yellow social insects of the family Formicidae, of worldwide distribution especially in warm climates, having a large head with inner jaws for chewing and outer jaws for carrying and digging, and living in hi

RF2KF18TR–A wasp is killing a damselfly

RFJ5P1C2–blue food aliment social colour insects brown brownish brunette colony sugar

RF2D8D7NW–Large Paper Wasp nest, Fall, E USA, by James D Coppinger/Dembinsky Photo Assoc

Red Tailed Bumble bee on rose bay willow herb Stock Photo

RF2CD1KJ8–Red Tailed Bumble bee on rose bay willow herb

Cryptotermes drywood termite soldier Stock Photo

RFPM8AD9–Cryptotermes drywood termite soldier

Column or line of wood ants (Formica rufa) moving along the bottom of a wall in woodland, Hampshire, UK. Foraging trail. Stock Photo

RMPK34CT–Column or line of wood ants (Formica rufa) moving along the bottom of a wall in woodland, Hampshire, UK. Foraging trail.

RF2BEMHNM–Ants are social insects. Ants covered the plant. Ants on the plant close up. Belarus, nature summer background.

RME15J0H–Honey Bee Swarm

RF2R34P24–Forestants, these tiny environmental architects showcase teamwork

RMCTJ6RF–A nest of wood ants UK

RMB5P7W8–Social wasp with prey Polistinae Sultanate of Oman

RF2ABC4R7–Bald-faced hornets and nest. Dolichovespula maculata. Thatcher Woods, Cook County, Illinois.

RM2A2MWE3–Ibycter americanus, Print, The red-throated caracara (Ibycter americanus) is a social species of bird of prey in the family Falconidae. It is placed in the monotypic genus Ibycter, or sometimes united in Daptrius with the black caracara. Unique among caracaras, it mainly feeds on the larvae of bees and wasps, but also takes the adult insects and fruits and berries., 1825-1834

RFK0T0GP–Bumblebees are social insects that are characterised by black and yellow body hairs, often in bands.

vespid wasps, social wasps (hornets & yellowjackets & potter wasps & paper wasps) (Vesperidae, Vespidae), vespid wasp at the nest, USA, Tennessee, Great Smoky Mountains National Park Stock Photo

RMEBRPAA–vespid wasps, social wasps (hornets & yellowjackets & potter wasps & paper wasps) (Vesperidae, Vespidae), vespid wasp at the nest, USA, Tennessee, Great Smoky Mountains National Park

European Hornets (Vespra crabro) biting through the bark of a young Ash twig in order to drink flowing sap Stock Photo

RMAJXB2R–European Hornets (Vespra crabro) biting through the bark of a young Ash twig in order to drink flowing sap

Mainz, Germany. 05th Nov, 2018. Anissa Kennedy, PhD student at the Institute of Organismic and Molecular Evolutionary Biology, observes an ant at the microscope. At the Johannes Gutenberg-University Mainz the behaviour of social insects is investigated. (to dpa 'Expert for slave owners - Mainz biologist researches ants' from 16.11.2018) Credit: Andreas Arnold/dpa/Alamy Live News Stock Photo

RMR22B1J–Mainz, Germany. 05th Nov, 2018. Anissa Kennedy, PhD student at the Institute of Organismic and Molecular Evolutionary Biology, observes an ant at the microscope. At the Johannes Gutenberg-University Mainz the behaviour of social insects is investigated. (to dpa 'Expert for slave owners - Mainz biologist researches ants' from 16.11.2018) Credit: Andreas Arnold/dpa/Alamy Live News