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THE
INTERNATIONAL UNION FOR THE STUDY OF

SOCIAL INSECTS

Discover the social insects

The social insects are among the most fascinating animals on Earth. Click below for introductions to the amazing worlds of ants, bees, wasps, termites, and the 'other' social insects. 

The worlds of the social insects

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Ants

Bees

Wasps

The 'other' social insects

Termites

Secretary-General Prof. Mark Brown (Royal Holloway, University of London)

President Prof. Judith Korb (University of Freiburg)

Editor-in-Chief, Insectes Sociaux Prof. Madeleine Beekman (University of Sydney)

Ideas or feedback?

For ideas or suggestions about the new IUSSI website, or to update information about your IUSSI section, please get in touch.

The IUSSI is a 501(c)(3) scientific society committed to advancing the study of social insects through rigorous, evidence-based research. We remain nonpartisan, do not endorse political candidates or agendas, and uphold scientific integrity. The IUSSI was registered as a charity (not-for-profit organization) with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service, constituted in the state of Ohio, in August 2012. The registration letter can be viewed or downloaded as a PDF document on the 'About Us' page.

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