Lasius orientalis and Lasius umbratus—invade and overtake a host ant colony. In both cases, the parasitic ant queen invades the nest and sprays the host colony queen with what is likely formic acid.
Scientists say they have for the first time unlocked how a parasitic ant uses chemical warfare to take over the nest of a ...
They explained that in the ruthless world of parasitic ants, taking over a host colony is a matter of life and death.
The Saatchi Gallery is celebrating 40 years with this huge and frequently sensational exhibition where the past meets the ...