"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.

The workers supply all the food and are the builders of their wonderful colonies.

Horse Ant Worker

The workers supply all the food and are the builders of their wonderful colonies.