@EricLawton And I remember, unfortunately, only very vaguely, a wonderful feature film in which a rather quirky ant researcher from earlier times (19th c or beginning 20th) appeared, who had really existed. I can't remember the film even with the best will but would like to see it gain!

@futurebird

@queenofnewyork Unfortunately not. It was a newer film than 50/60s. But it brings me to the idea to look for films with entomologists, thanks! Difficult, because the guy in the film had a different name, it was written at the end that his person was based on a real scientist.
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@NatureMC
Would it be "Angels And Insects?"
https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x8hsnfe

@EricLawton @futurebird

@queenofnewyork @EricLawton @futurebird Yeah, it worked! I found it: Angels And Insects https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angels_and_Insects after a novel (probably not a real person). Thank you for brainstorming!

the movie: https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x9fco6e

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OMG! "6,000 ants were brought in initially for the forest colony scenes, but they walked off before filming. Another 6,000 were brought in as a replacement, only for the original 6,000 to return."

That is fantastic!