How Do Queen Ants Develop
WouterUnlike other insects, queen ants do not fly. Instead, the queen lays eggs. These eggs then develop into workers, and eventually males. Depending on the species, the number of eggs laid depends on the size of the colony.
When it is time for the colony to mate, the male ants leave the colony and the queens begin to scout for a new nest. They will also begin to collect food for the larvae.
Once the queen ant lays the first group of eggs, the colony grows. The adult ants then feed the larvae protein to develop into adults. The adults concentrate on feeding the larvae with carbohydrates, and proteins that they get from eating other insects.
The adult ants will also carry things to the queen ant. They will collect dead things from the ground and bring them to the queen. They will also collect protein for the larvae so they can grow.
When a queen ant lays eggs, she uses the sperm from her partner to fertilize them. She then stores the sperm in a pouch in her abdomen. When it is time for mating, the queen ant will fly to find a new nest.
After mating, the queen ant will shed her wings. Depending on the species, the queens can lay hundreds of thousands of eggs a day. They can also develop into female workers, or males.
The queen ant has six legs. She also has a larger thorax than other ants. This makes identifying the queen easier.
