91 ant tattoos: best designs and meaning

These close relatives of wasps and bees have played an important role in human history. From the dense and fertile soils of the Amazon jungle to the frozen plains of Antarctica, they have colonized nearly an inch of the planet's landmass, traveling with humans.

The first farmers used them as biological control agent with insects and parasites to protect their crops. In South Africa, they are used to harvest rooibos (tea) leaves. They are also very important from a medical point of view. Thanks to the removable lower jaw, fighting ants allow for perfect surgical sutures in some indigenous tribes. The ants have also opened the way at a technological level. Science called biomimetics analyzes the structures and behavior of insects in order to create better mechanical structures.

Ants also have their place in religious beliefs. There are many parables in the Bible depicting noble qualities obedient and hardworking ant , and in the Quran there is a story about how an ant warns its colony to hide from the destructive legs of the earth - the army of King Solomon. Some indigenous peoples of North America believe that they were the first creatures to appear after the creation of the world, while in Africa these busy insects are considered messengers of the gods.

The meaning of the ant tattoo

These constantly busy little creatures are known worldwide as emblems:

• Work and perseverance
• Organization and discipline
• Force
• Patience
• Teamwork and unity

Ant tattoo options

Tribal ants

Each tribal motif contains spiritual and cultural meaning for the indigenous peoples from which that particular motive originated. Tattoos and tribal signs were the preserve of tribal elders, but with the advent of travel around the world, many sacred symbols began to take a regular place in tattoo design. Overall, tribal ant tattoos are a great way to awaken the energy and spiritual strength of an animal, and to show your respect for both the tribal culture and the noble qualities of this little insect.

Ants

Artists work hard to bring out the best features of ants in cartoons or animated films, and these tattoos exude an air of innocence and childish frivolity.