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[millsart]

Hi, today I was literally attacked by these ants. I noticed loads of wings on the floor and instead of going queen hunting the queens came to me. Anyone can help me with the id. I think its a very common ant here so:  

 

1. Location (on a map) of collection: malta central Mediterranean 

2. Date of collection: 17/05/2019 

3. Habitat of collection: street/backyard 

4. Length (from head to gaster): 6mm 

5. Color, hue, pattern and texture: all black 

6. Distinguishing characteristics:  

7. Distinguishing behaviour: I saw it very calm 

8. Nest description: found outside of nest   

9. Nuptial flight time and date: 17/05/2019 8am till 11am

                                                              

                                                           thanks

 

 

[Acutus]

Termites

[VoidElecent]

Well written, informative post, but this is indeed a termite.

[millsart]

first of all thanks.

I saw that it had a strange shape for an ant cause it resembles a cockroach but those who had wings looked like ants cause the gaster was hidden under the wings.   also, it was too nice to be true that queens come to you instead of you go and search for them.   

 

Anyway thank you

[TennesseeAnts]

Queens come to me.