Flying Ants vs.
Flying Termites

Homeowners commonly confuse winged ants with termite swarmers. Below are some physical characteristics to look for, when identifying a flying ant or termite.

Flying Ant
Flying Ant
Winged Ant
In the picture above, you can see three distinctive segments of the ant’s body. Notice the ant’s pinched waist.
Ant
Above is a picture of an ant. Notice that the two sets of wings are a short set of wings under a longer pair
termite swarmer
Termite Swarmer
Termite Swarmer
Above is a picture of a termite swarmer. Notice that the two sets of wings are of equal length.
Flying Termite
In the picture above, you can see two distinctive segments of the termite’s body. Notice the termite’s thick waist.
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