For the love of ants

in ants •  8 years ago 

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In Melbourne Australia, nuptial flights occur in Autumn and Spring.

The large winged ants are virgin queens.
The small winged ants are the males.

After mating the male dies. I wonder if he ever wanted to live the bachelor life instead.

The queen has an organ that stores the semen. She is then able to lay eggs over her lifetime.

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Quite informative, thanks!

You are welcome.