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What is a group of ants called?
A colony
of ants
a colonyan armya swarm
| Animal | Ants |
| Category | Insects & Bugs |
| Collective noun | Colony, Army, Swarm |
| Baby name | Larva |
💡 A colony is a superorganism — a single queen can lay millions of eggs in her life.
FAQ
What is a group of ants called?
A group of ants is called a colony. Other accepted terms include an army, a swarm.
Are there other names for a group of ants?
Yes — besides a “colony,” you may see “army”, “swarm”. Collective nouns often have several historic or regional variants.
What is a baby ant called?
A baby ant is called a larva.
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