A more thorough examination of their strange dance-like activities and arcane garb reveals a potential evolutionary advantage conferred by their elaborate plumage: apatetic concealment.
Since the outgoing guard-Brits are equipped with only the most rudimentary pointed sticks, it seems the only useful role of these unnaturally decorated drones is to distract and confuse potential hive invaders. The hive itself (built and maintained by worker-Brits to protect their queen) is meticulously detailed but robust.
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