On the evening of Aug. 27, many Comox Valley residents watched tens of thousands of winged ants crawling and clumsily flying everywhere.
Those that did should consider themselves lucky, because they’ve had the privilege to witness one of nature’s most impressive displays of love: the ephemeral annual nuptial flight of ants.
While this event may be mildly annoying for some, and a source of disgust for others, this event is perfectly normal, harmless, and plays a crucial role in our ecosystem.
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