Lasius (Acanthomyops) claviger citronella ants tending to eggs. This species maintains large colonies and requires a high reproductive rate. Vermilion River Observatory, Illinois, USA

Lasius clavigerAcanthomyops clavigerformicidaeformicinaehymenopteraantsantinsectssocial insectsbiologycitronella antslarger yellow antseggsant eggsegg masstending eggsbrood careeusocialitysuperorganism