Ants are common insects, but they have some unique capabilities—including their legendary communication skills that allow their colonies to function as superorganisms. Invasive ant species are ...

Ah, romance! Often confused with the dreaded wood-devouring termite, to the untrained eye winged ants (especially winged ...

Alates have two pairs of temporary wings, which fall off very soon after landing, after which the termite white ant will burrow and become the newly appointed termite royalty: king or queen.