Are those termites or ants?

Author: admin  /  Category: drywood termites

Every year when the warmer weather starts to be felt, termite swarmers (the termite alate reproductive stage) appear in their hundreds, thousands or even hundred of thousands. If you think you have seen termites don’t panic, you may have simply come across flying ants.

Here is how to differentiate between the two.

Antennae

Termite antennae are straight. Ant antennae have an elbow.

Body

Termite waist is straight. Ant waist tapers in the middle.

Wings

Both termites and ants have two pairs of wings. Termite wings are straight and the same shape. At rest, they fold together in a straight line. Ant wings front and back wiings are unequal in length and shape. They sit outward on the body.

 

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