Evolution of winged parasites revealed in queenless ants
The clonal raider ant, Ooceraea biroi, is known to lack a queen caste, but researchers have now reared winged individuals.
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Sep 11, 2023
Invasive fire ants begin spread in Europe
The shocking discovery of the infamous red imported fire ant, Solenopsis invicta, established in Europe.
Sep 6, 2023
Ants represent economics and better the understanding of ecological systems
How ants have an "economic spectrum" of roles and resource management, and what it teaches scientists about ecosystems.
Aug 28, 2023
New species uncovered among Argentine ants' relatives
A species description and taxonomic uncertainty through analyses of Linepithema males.
Aug 22, 2023
Chemical glands found under alien-like sponge tissue in cryptic ants
A look into the mysterious spongiform tissue found abundantly in the genus Strumigenys.
Aug 20, 2023
Australian ant species proves to represent a hyper-diverse group
Over 30 species are nested under the name Melophorus hirsutipes, hinting at Australia's immense undescribed ant diversity.
Aug 18, 2023
A new Tibetan social parasite
Formicoxenus gebaueri is described, a guest ant within nests of Formica.
Aug 17, 2023
Desert Diversity: Two new Iranian Cataglyphis species
These dashing desert ants have their diversity further unveiled.
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