Ant Questions

Do ants have a skeleton?

Yes! Like most insects, ants have a skeleton on the outside of their body called an "Exoskeleton".

Can some ants fly?

Yes! Drones (male ants) and young queens (female ants) have wings and will leave their nest for their 'nuptial flight’, normally once a year!

What do ants eat out in nature?

Ants are omnivores. They eat plants, other insects, birds, fungi, and animals.

What is an alate?

An alate is an insect similar to an ant that has wings during its reproductive phase. Once the insect breeds, the wings fall off and the insect becomes wingless.

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