In the ruthless world of parasitic ants, taking over a host colony is a matter of life and death. The conventional ...

The Lasius flavus ant colony is like a monarchy maintained by absolute loyalty. Thousands of worker ants, all sisters, toil ...

For some would-be ant queens, the easiest way to take over a colony is to dupe its worker ants into committing regicide.

Parasitic ants have developed a method to take over colonies with rulers too strong to defeat by direct attack. They use a ...

They explained that in the ruthless world of parasitic ants, taking over a host colony is a matter of life and death.

Scientists discovered a parasitic ant queen that hacks colony odors to trigger queen murder, exposing a rare form of chemical manipulation.

The ant species Leptothorax acervorum is found throughout the Northern hemisphere. While many populations have multiple queens, a few have only one queen that reproduces. And in those societies, ...

Fire ants are formidable pests in gardens and landscapes. They’re known for their painful bites and stings due to venom. When disturbed, fire ant mounds can unleash swarms of sterile female worker ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Crickets are parasites—for some ant colonies. The species of ant ...

Most ant species are born into royalty. But for Indian jumping ants, female workers can fight for the crown. The catch? The winner becomes queen, but its brain also shrinks. In a study published ...