When will the lecture on Ants and Termites take place?

The lecture will take place on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at 7:30 PM.

Where will the event take place?

The event will be held at the Tambosi restaurant in Promenadestraße 11, 96047 Bamberg.

How much does the admission cost?

Admission to the event is free.

Who is giving the lecture?

The speaker is Dr. Hubert Dittebrand from Bischberg.

What topics will the lecture cover?

The lecture will cover the significance of ants and termites in tropical and subtropical ecosystems, the foraging recruitment of Myrmicaria eumenoides, and the defense strategy of the termite Schedorhinotermes lamianus.

Ants and Termites: A Fascinating Insight into Tropical Ecosystems

Name: Ants and Termites - Main Players in Tropical and Subtropical Ecosystems
Start: 2026-10-20T19:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-10-20T19:30:00+02:00
Location: Gaststätte Tambosi

When Ants Become Key Actors in Tropical Ecosystems

On Tuesday, October 20, 2026, the Natural Research Society Bamberg invites you to a fascinating lecture on ants and termites. The focus will be on the ecological roles of these social insects and their astonishing strategies in tropical and subtropical habitats. The event begins at 7:30 PM at the Tambosi restaurant in Bamberg.

Foraging Recruitment with Chemical and Tactile Signals

Dr. Hubert Dittebrand from Bischberg will focus particularly on the tropical ant species Myrmicaria eumenoides. It will be clearly demonstrated how these ants recruit food, which chemical and tactile signals are involved, and how coordinated behavior within the colony emerges from this. The audience is promised an informative and surprising insight into the complex communication of the insects.

The Duel Between Predatory Ant and Defending Termite

The lecture gains special tension through the interplay of Myrmicaria eumenoides and the termite Schedorhinotermes lamianus. Both species occur practically in the same place. While the ant largely feeds on termites, the termite defends itself against predatory attacks with a specific defense strategy. This creates an impressive example of adaptation, competition, and survival in the ecosystem.

Scientific Expertise from First-Hand

The lecture essentially presents results from the speaker's dissertation from 1990. Thus, the event connects scientific precision with an understandable introduction to behavioral biology, ecology, and insect communication. The Natural Research Society Bamberg creates an established framework for natural science education and professional exchange with its lecture program.

An Evening for Nature Enthusiasts

The event experience is aimed at all those interested in biodiversity, tropical ecosystems, and the organization of highly developed insect societies. In the ambiance of the Tambosi restaurant, a focused evening full of scientific observations, surprising behavior patterns, and new perspectives on the smallest actors of nature takes place.

Conclusion

Those who want to get to know the fascinating world of ants and termites from a scientific perspective will experience a special themed evening in Bamberg with informed insights and illustrative examples. Admission is free. Be there and discover how much dynamism, strategy, and social intelligence exist in tropical insect colonies.