ant larvae

Ant larvae are the immature stages of ants, resembling small, soft, caterpillar-like creatures. They are born from eggs laid by queen ants and are cared for by worker ants. During this stage, larvae are dependent on adults for food and protection, and they do not have legs or developed eyes. Their primary role is to grow and develop into adult ants. The larvae undergo several molts and are vital to the colony’s reproduction, as their eventual transformation into workers, queens, or males supports the colony’s survival and expansion.