Web Directory

» A Checklist of the Ants of Michigan
   The taxonomy of the 113 ant species recorded in Michigan, with an introduction describing the history of Michigan myrmecology.
   http://insects.ummz.lsa.umich.edu/fauna/MICHANTS.html

» A Gallery of British Ants
   Photographs of Lasius flavus and three species of Myrmica.
   http://www.microscopy-uk.org.uk/mag/artmay98/mayimg3.html

» Ant
   Information from Wikipedia on this family of eusocial insects.
   http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ant

» Ant Anatomy
   Annotated illustrations of the ant, the different parts of its body and its limbs.
   http://flrec.ifas.ufl.edu/entomo/ants/ant_anatomy.htm

» Ant Colonies
   Describes how various species organize their society. Includes facts on feeding, communication, and government.
   http://www.antcolonies.net

» Ant Colony Cycle
   View photos and read explanations of the life and building cycle of an ant colony. Click on the images for additional details.
   http://research.amnh.org/entomology/social_insects/ants/ant_colony_cycle.html

» Ant Hill Wood
   The study of British and other ant species, with pictures and videos.
   http://www.anthillwood.co.uk/

» Ant Identification
   Illustrations and key from the University of Nebraska for identification of common one-node and two-node ants.
   http://lancaster.unl.edu/enviro/ants/

» Ant News
   Links to recent scientific research papers about ants and other social insects.
   http://pogonomyrmex.blogspot.com/

» Ant Photo Library
   Commercial photo archive offers images of Australian and international insect, wildlife, landscapes and plants. Browse a full listing of subjects.
   http://www.antphoto.com.au

» Ant from the Antipodes
   Photograph of an ant from Australia with enlargements of its foot and mandibles.
   http://www.microscopy-uk.org.uk/mag/art97/ellsant.html

» AntBlog
   Weblog about ants from a myrmecologist, including keeping them, observations, species and an FAQ.
   http://www.antblog.co.uk/

» AntWeb
   Extensive information about the ants of California and Madagascar from the California Academy of Sciences. Includes browsable and searchable high-resolution images of specimens.
   http://www.antweb.org/

» Antbase.org
   Collaborative effort between scientists from around the world studying ants. Provides databases and information on projects.
   http://www.antbase.org/

» Ants
   BBC factsheet on ants with descriptions and information about the species found in Britain.
   http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/h2g2/A4889451

» Ants and Termites: The Real Kings of the Jungle
   Video by entomologist David Jones at the Natural History Museum exploring the dominant ecological role of ants and termites in tropical rainforests.
   http://www.nhm.ac.uk/nature-online/life/insects-spiders/insects-in-science/ants-and-termites/

» Ants in China
   The english language version of Chinese antweb. Provides a list of the more than 400 species recorded and photographs of many of them.
   http://sciencer.net/ant/english.html

» Ants of Borneo
   Information on the many species of ant found in Borneo, with species lists and identification keys.
   http://homepage.mac.com/aenictus/AntsofBorneo.htm

» Ants of Cachoeira Nature Reserve
   Extensive information about the ants in this reserve in Paraná, Brazil by Jochen Bihn. Includes high-resolution images of specimens.
   http://www.ants-cachoeira.net

» Ants of Costa Rica
   John Longino's article about Costa Rican ants, as well as information on how to interpret the names of ant species and how to properly mount ant specimens for museum use.
   http://www.evergreen.edu/ants/AntsofCostaRica.html

» Ants of West Africa and the Congo Basin
   An electronic book by Brian Taylor covering geography and history, ant mosaics, economic importance of ants, biodiversity and niches, and taxonomy.
   http://antbase.org/ants/africa/

» Ants of the Cowling Arboretum and McKnight Prairie, Carleton College
   This is a presentation of the research being done at the Cowling Arboretum, with general information on how to collect, identify and study ants.
   http://www.acad.carleton.edu/curricular/BIOL/resources/ant/

» Ants of the Southwest
   A large collection of photos of ants in their natural habit in Arizona. Photos are divided by species.
   http://www.tightloop.com/ants/

» Ants: Family Formicidae
   Photographs and information on the ants found in the Brisbane area of Australia.
   http://www.brisbaneinsects.com/brisbane_ants/

» Argentine Ants
   Why Argentine Ants invade homes in Southern California.
   http://waynesword.palomar.edu/ww0403.htm

» Army Ant
   Information from Wikipedia on these ants which have no nest but move in aggressive predatory foraging groups, a strategy adopted by species from several different subfamilies.
   http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Army_Ant

» Australian Ants Online
   Guide to the Australian ant fauna. Biology, species list, identification keys, and descriptions.
   http://www.ento.csiro.au/science/ants/

» Behavior of Real Ants
   Facts concerning ant trails and foraging behavior.
   http://iridia.ulb.ac.be/~mdorigo/ACO/RealAnts.html

» Biogeography of Army Ants (Dorylinae spp)
   Project by Zachary Gifford provides a description of these fearsome ants, with information on their habitat, evolution and distribution.
   http://bss.sfsu.edu/holzman/courses/Spring99Projects/ants.htm

» Dracula Ants: Adetomyrma venatrix
   Photograph and information including classification, status, description, range, habitat, biology, threats and conservation.
   http://www.arkive.org/dracula-ants/adetomyrma-venatrix/

» Ecology - Displacement of Native Ants
   Research paper printed in 1999 investigates the causes behind Argentine ant invasions.
   http://www.findarticles.com/m2120/1_80/53870326/p1/article.jhtml

» Gliding Ant
   Information from Wikipedia on arboreal ants that can control the direction of their descent when jumpin or falling from a tree.
   http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gliding_ant

» Imported Fire Ants
   Biology of Imported Fire ants and control techniques for lawns and turf from University of Florida Cooperative Extension Service.
   http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/LH059

» Interesting Facts About Ants
   Provides general information about ants, such as body structure, life span, and life cycle.
   http://www.lingolex.com/ants.htm

» Japanese Ants Color Image Database
   A guide to Japanese ants and their taxonomy, as well as general information about ants. Available in English and Japanese.
   http://ant.edb.miyakyo-u.ac.jp/E/

» Matthew's Ant Zone
   Photographs and information on many ant topics provided by an enthusiast.
   http://www.freewebs.com/antzone/

» Myrm's Ant Nest
   The basics of myrmecology (the study of ants), concentrating on species found in the British Isles.
   http://www.antnest.co.uk/

» Myrmecos.net
   Close-up images of ants and other insects by Alex Wild.
   http://www.myrmecos.net/

» Non-native ants: Exotic and invasive species
   A worldwide resource for tracking exotic ants
   http://www.leaflitter.org/exotic.htm

» Notes From Underground
   Illustrated articles on ant biology, behavior, and ecology.
   http://www.notesfromunderground.org/

» Online Catalog of Ants of North America
   A resource includes nomenclature (scientific names), natural history, genus-level identification guide, and annotated bibliography.
   http://www.cs.unc.edu/~hedlund/ants/

» Photos of ants
   Photo encyclopedia of various ants showing their biology and habits.
   http://ant.edb.miyakyo-u.ac.jp/INTRODUCTION/Gakken79E/Page_02.html

» Red Harvester Ants
   Description, pest control, management, and the effect of the diminishing red harvester ant population on the Texas horned lizard which is a protected threatened species.
   http://insects.tamu.edu/extension/bulletins/l-5314.html

» Red Imported Fire Ant
   History, biology and control of the Red Imported Fire Ant , an IPM pest fact sheet.
   http://ipmworld.umn.edu/chapters/lockley.htm

» Smithsonian Magazine - Small Matters
   Illustrated article about how leafcutter ants learned to grow fungi, changing from hunter-gatherers to farmers.
   http://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/matters.html

» Solenopsis invicta
   Imported Fire Ant.
   http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/accounts/solenopsis/s._invicta$narrative.html

» Solenopsis invicta: Red Imported Fire Ant
   Photographs of this ant and its nest, with information on its hosts, symptoms, life cycle and description.
   http://www.ento.okstate.edu/ddd/insects/rifa.htm

» The Ant Farm
   A personal site with links to information about ants, including keeping them as pets. Includes FAQ and message board.
   http://alpha.zimage.com/~ant/

» The Secret Life of Ants
   Discusses the architecture of ant nests, the growth of the colony, and the behavior of various species.
   http://discovermagazine.com/2003/nov/the-secret-life-of-ants/

» ant's sandbox
   Pictures and information about ants, especially Thai Tree Ants (Crematogaster Rogenhoferir). Live web-cam pictures and details of an ambitious free-standing formicarium.
   http://ants.kilobox.net/