Given that "S. mexicana" are monandrous, the genotypes of the workers of each individual colonies does indicate a single patriline, indicated by one paternal allele that each worker carries.
Given that "S. mexicana" are monandrous, it is important to note who reproduces the majority of the colonies' workers. The genotypes of the workers of each individual colonies does indicate a single patriline, indicated by one paternal allele that each worker carries.