
Comparing winged ants and termites
Flying ants may be distinguished from termites by the following:
Ants
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Elbowed antennae.
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Front wings longer than hind wings, tinted brown.
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Pinched or "wasp-waist".
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Body black, brown or reddish.
Termites
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Straight antennae.
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Front and hind wings similar in shape and or equal length, pale, translucent.
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Body extends straight back from head, does not have pinched or "wasp-waist".
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Body blackish-brown to black.


Photo: F. E. Wood

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