Insectenkoningin is the Dutch word for “queen insect”. It can refer to the queen of any insect species, but it is most commonly used to refer to the queen of a colony of ants, bees, or wasps.
The queen is the largest and most important member of the colony. She is responsible for laying eggs and ensuring the survival of the colony. In some species, she may also be responsible for defending the colony from predators.
Queens are typically much larger than worker insects. They may have different coloring or markings than workers. For example, the queen ant is typically much larger than the worker ants, and she may have a different color or pattern on her wings.
Queens are also much longer-lived than worker insects. They may live for several years, while worker insects typically only live for a few months.