Swarming Collection (page 3)

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Central America, Mexico, State of Michoacan, Angangueo, Reserve of the Biosfera Monarca El Rosario, monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus)

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Central America, Mexico, State of Michoacan, Angangueo, Reserve of the Biosfera Monarca El Rosario, monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus)

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Central America, Mexico, State of Michoacan, Angangueo, Reserve of the Biosfera Monarca El Rosario, Monarch (Danaus plexippus) butterflies gathering to drink water and take up minerals Date:

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Central America, Mexico, State of Michoacan, Angangueo, Reserve of the Biosfera Monarca El Rosario, Monarch (Danaus plexippus) butterflies gathering to drink water and take up minerals Date:

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Central America, Mexico, State of Michoacan, Angangueo, Reserve of the Biosfera Monarca El Rosario, monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus)

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Central America, Mexico, State of Michoacan, Angangueo, Reserve of the Biosfera Monarca El Rosario, monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus)

Locust invasion, Nairobi, Kenya, East Africa
Locust invasion in Nairobi, Kenya, East Africa. 1931

A congested street scene in Shoreditch, London
Swarming with people - and children whose only playground is the pavement - this was a typical street scene in Shoreditch where homelessness and the housing problem was at its worst in the capital

Three Desert Locusts (schistocerca gregaria) in flight, front view

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White Garden Snail gathering during summer to better withstand heat without dissecting (they can withstand temperatures reaching 40 C) Date:

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Great Grey Owl adult. Date:

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Great Grey Owl adult. Date:

Bahamas, New Providence Island, Scuba divers and Caribbean Reef Sharks during Stuart Coves shark feeding dive

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Midges - swarming Lake Myvatn, Iceland (Tanytarsus gracilentus) Date:

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Midges - swarming Lake Myvatn, Iceland (Tanytarsus gracilentus) Date:

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Midges - swarming Lake Myvatn, Iceland (Tanytarsus gracilentus) Date:

Asian Honey Bee (Apis cerana) adults, swarm at nest in tree, Sundarbans, Ganges Delta, West Bengal, India, March

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Swarm of MIDGES - Around a person Date:

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Flying Ants - of Black Garden Ants - emerging from nest (Lasius niger) Date:

Midge (Tanytarsus gracilentus) adults, swarm in flight, Lake Myvatn, Iceland, June

Western Honey Bee (Apis mellifera) swarm, hanging from branch of tree, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England, May

Western Honey Bee (Apis mellifera) wild swarm, swarming around nest, blurred movement, Blithfield, Staffordshire, England, May

Ant (Myrmica ruginodis) winged adult males, several attempting to mate with single queen, Powys, Wales, August

Crab larvae in water

Underwater shot of a small hollow in a riverbed covered with weed and swarming with minnows or tiny fish

Wood ants, Formica rufa, swarming over and around a dead grasshopper, intending to break it up and carry it back to the nest, above view

European starling flock C014 / 3057
European starling flock. These dense flocks of european starlings (Sturnus vulgaris), which can contain thousands of individuals, are most often seen at twilight. Photographed in Rome, Italy

European starling flock C014 / 3058
European starling flock. These dense flocks of european starlings (Sturnus vulgaris), which can contain thousands of individuals, are most often seen at twilight. Photographed in Rome, Italy

Timothy Tortrix (Aphelia paleana) adults, swarming in moth trap after mass emergence, Powys, Wales, july

Mosquito (Culicidae sp. ) swarm, on mosquito hat worn by woman in forest, Finnish Lapland, Finland, july
Mosquito (Culicidae sp.) swarm, on mosquito hat worn by woman in forest, Finnish Lapland, Finland, july

Swarm of locusts. Coloured historical artwork of a farmer attempting to ward a large swarm of locusts away from his crops

Winged yellow meadow ants
Yellow meadow ants swarming. Dorset, UK July 2011

Winged black ants. Swarm of winged black ants (Lasius niger) emerging from cracks in the ground. During the hot summer months winged reproductive males

Mosquito swarm over a forest road at dusk. Photographed in Sweden

Proteus bacteria. Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a section through Proteus sp. bacteria. These Gram-negative bacteria occur in two forms

Bees swarming in a walled garden
Bees leave their hive and form a large swarm on the branch of a tree. Two agricultural types look on in amazement

Sinbad See Strange Sight
Sinbad sees strange sea creatures: Many large and curious fishes were swarming in the waters

Tourists being attacked by mosquitos in Camp Victor on Greenland
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Midges PM 6450 Swarm emerging from lake Chiconomidae © P. Morris / ARDEA LONDON
PM-6450 MIDGES - SWARM emerging from lake Chiconomidae Pat Morris Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

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"Nature's Spectacle: The Mesmerizing Swarming Phenomenon" Witness the breathtaking sight of a Starling murmuration, as thousands of European starlings flock together in perfect harmony, painting the sky with their graceful formations. Did you know that even ancient Roman beekeepers marveled at the beauty and power of swarms? Virgil himself wrote about it in his works, highlighting the fascinating behavior of bees coming together to create a mesmerizing spectacle. Swarming isn't limited to birds and insects alone. Picture this: A French fishing boat hauling in its nets filled not with fish but an unexpected surprise - a swarm of octopuses. Nature never ceases to amaze us with its unpredictable wonders. In Wyoming's Sublette County, a lone badger stands amidst sagebrush while mosquitoes relentlessly attack. Swarming pests can turn any peaceful moment into an intense battle for survival. Bees buzzing around beehives on the Plateau de Valensole create an enchanting scene against the backdrop of vibrant sunflowers. Their collective movement is like poetry in motion, reminding us of nature's delicate balance. Remember Dick Whittington's tale? Just like him, we are captivated by stories where swarms play a pivotal role. Whether it is rats or cats leading our protagonist to success, these tales remind us that unity and determination can overcome any challenge. So next time you witness a swarm – whether it be starlings dancing across twilight skies or bees creating honey-filled magic – take a moment to appreciate nature's grand symphony unfolding before your eyes, and is truly awe-inspiring how these creatures come together as one entity, reminding us that strength lies in unity.