What Size Are Flying Ants?
WouterSeveral different species of ants live in the world. They vary in size and appearance. Some are harmless, while others are harmful. Fortunately, most ants do not bite. Some species, such as the carpenter ant, are common household insects.
Typically, ants crawl on the ground and do not eat wood. Carpenter ants have two pairs of wings, one fore and one hind, while flying ants have four wings on the abdomen. The wings of these ants are brown, black, or red.
The wings of flying ants are asymmetrical, with the hind wings being larger than the fore wings. They have a thin abdomen and bent or elbowed antennae.
There are a few common flying ants, including carpenter ants, termites, and pavement ants. They are known as common household insects because they often appear to look alike when flying.
The largest ant ever discovered is a bull ant, which lived about 50 million years ago. It was found in fossilized remains in Wyoming, USA. This ant was over 40 mm (1.57 in) long.
There are also giant ants, which can grow up to 52 mm (2 inches) in length. These ants are commonly found in warm countries.
Other ants, such as the sugar ant, are easy to identify. They have wings and a queen that is usually larger than other ants. They are usually 2 – 0.07 in in size.
Some species of flying ants are also known as winged swarming termites. They are similar to termites in size and appearance, but they have different wings.
