Evoluntionary success is defined as reproduction of viable offspring. The group pf social insects such as honey bees and ant have been very succesful. Why or how would the reproductive isolation of the worker caste be considered a positive adaptation? Consider their gene compostion and relatedness. Solution Division of labour into reproductive and non reproductive groups is an example of eusocialty. Eusociality is mostly seen in Hymenoptera and in termites. In reproductive specialization sterile members are produced so that they can they are responsible for well being of reproductive members.In case of honey ant ,some sterile members function as food storage for the rest of the members by filling themselves with food in underground nests..