"In a colony are the females, which are the largest in size." The females are very long-lived.

Horse Ant Female

"In a colony are the females, which are the largest in size." The females are very long-lived.

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.

"In a colony are the females, which are the largest in size." The females are very long-lived.

Red Wood Ant Female

"In a colony are the females, which are the largest in size." The females are very long-lived.

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.