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.
Harvester Ants. Red Ants and Black Ants. Strangely, ants in general, and harvester ants in particular â seemingly small and humble creatures that live in dark chambers beneath the floors of our deserts â have long stirred the human imagination. For a video on the Harvester Ants- click here.