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"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.

"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.

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

Red Ants

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