A young Lasius (Acanthomyops) interjectus queen climbs vegetation to help launch herself on a mating flight. This species is a social parasite, and following her flight this queen will infiltrate the nest of another Lasius species and attempt to usurp the resident queen. Urbana, Illinois, USA
Ant cockroaches hitch a ride aboard virgin queens as they depart on mating flights. Austin, Texas, USA.
A young foundress queen with her first eggs. Austin, Texas, USA.
