insect social behavior

Insect social behavior involves individuals working together within a community, often with specialized roles like workers, soldiers, and reproductive queens. These roles support the colony’s survival through tasks such as foraging, defense, caring for young, and maintaining the nest. Communication methods like chemical signals (pheromones), sounds, and movements coordinate actions and ensure efficient cooperation. This organized structure improves the colony’s ability to gather resources, protect against threats, and reproduce, demonstrating a high level of social complexity comparable to some larger animals.