Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

swarmer

Noun

/ˈswɔːrmər/

Definition

A swarmer is a type of reproductive individual in a colony of certain social insects, such as ants or bees, responsible for reproduction and the establishment of new colonies.

Examples

The swarmer bees took flight on a warm day, seeking mates in the sky.
During the summer months, swarmer ants emerge from their nests to start new colonies.
As the sun set, the swarmers began their dance in the air, a spectacle of nature.

Meaning

In the context of social insects, a swarmer is one that leaves the original colony in a group to mate and establish new colonies, playing a critical role in their lifecycle.