Appearance

Distinctive heart-shaped abdomen when viewed from above. 1/8- to 1/4-inch; black, dark brown, or red and black.

Appearance

Brown to light brown; shiny. About 1/10-inch long.

Appearance

Light brown to dark reddish brown; 1/16- to 1/8-inch long.

Appearance

Among the largest of ants, 1/4- to 1/2-inch long. The most common species is black.

Know the Difference

Flying ants and termites are often mistaken for each other. While similar in size, they have several notable differences:

Appearance

Brown; about 1/8 inch long.

Appearance

Dark brown to blackish; about 1/8 inch long.

Appearance

Yellow to reddish; very small, 1/16- to 1/8-inch long.

Appearance

Golden-yellow; one of the smallest ants, 1/16- to 1/8-inch long.