The male horse ant has wings, and after pairing is allowed to stray away and soon die.

Horse Ant Male

The male horse ant has wings, and after pairing is allowed to stray away and soon die.

The male red wood ant has wings, and after pairing is allowed to stray away and soon die.

Red Wood Ant Male

The male red wood ant has wings, and after pairing is allowed to stray away and soon die.

"Red ant (Formica rufa). Male, worker, and female." -Parker, 1900

Red Ants

"Red ant (Formica rufa). Male, worker, and female." -Parker, 1900