Detailed macro shot of a black ant (Lasius niger) on a green leaf.

Ant Queens That Steal Kingdoms

Some Lasius ants do not start a colony the usual way. Instead, a queen invades another ant colony and turns its workers against their own queen.

Lasius Ants: Queens That Hijack Other Colonies

Detailed macro shot of a winged ant on a textured rock surface, showcasing its intricate features.

A Chemical Coup

Queens of Lasius orientalis and Lasius umbratus use chemical signals to fool worker ants. The workers kill their resident queen and accept the intruder as their own.

Lasius Ants: Queens That Hijack Other Colonies

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