The total amount of work is reduced.
Each task is broken up into smaller parts.
Each individual splits its time among many jobs.
Different individuals specialize on different jobs.
Touch
Sound
Chemicals
Vibration
Vision
Larva
Adult
Pupa
Egg
Their big brains
Their speed
Their small size
Their social behavior
Egg » Larva » Adult
Egg » Pupa » Adult
Egg » Pupa » Larva » Adult
Egg » Larva » Pupa » Adult
Egg » Larva » Pupa » Worker » Queen