October 29

Wings?

I often see carpenter ants along the woodland trails, but this one made me stop and ponder because it had wings. Why is that unusual?

Carpenter ants are one of the largest ant species and make their nests in wood. After a colony has been established for several years, the queen begins to produce winged males and females, who will leave to begin new colonies.

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Posted October 29, 2025 by pbright2 in category Science

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