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Carpenter Ant (Camponotus piceus) winged adult, queen about to fly on nuptial flight, Ariege Pyrenees, Midi-Pyrenees
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Carpenter Ant (Camponotus piceus) winged adult, queen about to fly on nuptial flight, Ariege Pyrenees, Midi-Pyrenees
Carpenter Ant (Camponotus piceus) winged adult, queen about to fly on nuptial flight, Ariege Pyrenees, Midi-Pyrenees, France, May
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Media ID 10392217
© FLPA/Richard Becker
Ants Ariege Formicidae France French Pyrenean Pyrenees Queen Queens Take Off Western Europe Winged Breeding Montane Nuptial Taking Off Upland Uplands
Queen of the Skies - A Majestic Carpenter Ant Takes Flight in the Pyrenees!
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. In this snapshot, we witness a truly awe-inspiring moment as a winged adult queen carpenter ant prepares to embark on her nuptial flight. With the stunning backdrop of the Ariege Pyrenees in Midi-Pyrenees, France, this photo encapsulates both natural beauty and extraordinary insect behavior. As she stands poised on the edge of her mountaintop perch, ready to take off into the vast expanse of blue skies, our fearless queen showcases her regal presence. Her delicate wings shimmer with iridescent hues under the warm spring sun, reflecting her determination and strength. This remarkable sight serves as a reminder that even creatures as small as ants possess their own grandeur and play vital roles within our ecosystems. The intricate breeding behavior displayed by these European queens is nothing short of mesmerizing. Against all odds, this pygmy monarch defies gravity and soars above the rugged landscape - an emblematic symbol of resilience and adaptability. As she embarks on her journey through Western Europe's montane regions, one can't help but marvel at nature's wonders unfolding before our eyes. So let us celebrate this magnificent creature's ascent into freedom! May it inspire us all to reach for new heights and embrace life's adventures with unwavering determination just like our courageous carpenter ant queen.
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