Flying ants are not confined to any specific ant species, as ants develop wings to reproduce. “All ants that are reproductive are flying ants,” Rossetti says. Reproductive-age males and virgin ...

This is known as the nuptial flight. Why do flying ants appear in such large numbers all at once? One reason is that this gives them protection from predators. There really is safety in numbers.

For a start, not all termites have wings, so if you see a wingless insect it's more likely to be a termite than a flying ant. However, both species do have wings, as well as six legs and similar ...

The emergence of winged ants during summer often provokes a strong public reaction We're all used to ants sprouting wings and taking to the air during summer, but is there really such a thing as a ...

Invasive ant species are becoming a problem, however, with research showing that over 500 species of ants were found in countries where they aren’t native, having hopped a ride with humans ...

The flying dragon likes to search for ants to eat. Skip around the space, then when the music stops, stretch out your arms, as though they are a rainforest flower. Working with a partner again ...

A species of ant has been found for the first time on the Isle of Man by a volunteer with a conservation group. Manx Wildlife Trust (MWT) member Sue Harvey came across the insect, which is a known ...