TERMITE SWARMER VS. FLYING ANT

Termite vs ant

Do you know how to tell the difference between a Swarming Termite and a Flying Ant?  Here are the 5 key differences:

Termite vs ants

Termite:

  1. Broad waist
  2. Short legs
  3. Straight antennae
  4. Two pairs of wings the same size and shape
  5. More and finer veins in wings create a lace-like appearance

Ant:

  1. Pinched waist
  2. Long legs
  3. Elbowed antennae
  4. Two pairs of wings, rear wings smaller than front
  5. Wings have few well-defined veins