Ant identification: Can you tell the difference between ants and termites?

Key to Identifying Common Household Ants

Can you tell the difference between ants and termites?

For the following illustrations, identify whether the characteristic shown is typical of ants or of termites.

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Wings:
A. Hind and front wings are the same size with many veins Ants Termites	B. Hind wings are smaller than the front with few veins Ants Termites

Antennae:
A. Elbowed Ants Termites	B. Not elbowed Ants Termites

Abdomen:
A. Thin waist Ants Termites	B. Broad waist Ants Termites

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Key to Identifying Common Household Ants

Can you tell the difference between ants and termites?

Wings:

Antennae:

Abdomen: