Violent queen ant coup staged by parasitic ants

The two species use foul-smelling chemicals to spark their revolutions. Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Scientists have confirmed a never-before-seen type of insect behavior . In a study published in the journal, behavioral ecologists at Japan's Kyushu University describe two species of ants that engage in matricide, killing a colony's queen . But the spark that ignites the uprising isn't generated from within.