Insect that may be a queen (3)

I believe the answer is:

ant

(Other definitions for ant that I've seen before include "that may be a soldier" , "Member of colony" , "one living in colonies" , "Termite" , "Colonial insect?" .)

I've seen this clue in the Universal.

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