Types of Ants
Ants are the most numerous insects on Earth, running vast underground cities that turn more soil than earthworms in many places. A few are pests indoors, but most are quiet recyclers and seed-planters. Here are the ants in the Huck field guide, with how to tell them apart.
16 ants in the Huck field guide. Tap any one for identification, habitat, diet, and a live sightings map.
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How do I tell ants from termites?
Three things: ants have a pinched, narrow waist, bent antennae, and, when winged, front wings longer than the back pair. Termites have a thick, straight waist, straight antennae, and four wings all the same length. The waist is the fastest tell.
Are fire ants dangerous?
Their sting is painful and leaves a small blister, and a disturbed mound can deliver many stings fast. For most people it is unpleasant rather than dangerous, but a small number are allergic and should seek help if they have trouble breathing after being stung.