Winged Ant (Ant Alate)

Typically found near existing ant colonies in soil, rotting wood, or within structures during swarming events.

Liquid foods such as nectar, honeydew from aphids, and juices from fruits; they do not eat wood.

Alates are reproductive individuals (queens and drones) that emerge in large numbers for a bridal flight to mate and establish new colonies. Once mated, queens shed their wings.

Generally harmless to humans. While they do not cause structural damage like termites, a swarm indoors may indicate a nearby colony. They are a vital food source for many birds and predatory insects.