Taking to the skies for what is often referred to as their “nuptial flight,” a flying ant (AKA winged or swarming ant) is a reproducing member of the species, or what entomologists call an “alate.” A ...

Every summer, millions of flying ants swarm around the UK. Flying ants — also known as swarmers or alates — are not harmful, however, their constant swarming on 'flying ant day' can be irritating.

Flying ants may seem more formidable than their terrestrial counterparts. Interestingly, though, flying ants—also known as swarmers or alates—aren’t actually a specific variety of ant at all. Flying ...

A high school in Pennsylvania was dismissed early after a swarm of flying ants took over the cafeteria, school staff said. Lower Dauphin High School in Hummelstown sent students home at 10:30 a.m. on ...

Though the humidity in the Boston area has significantly calmed down over the past few days, those trying to enjoy the weather on Monday night were in for a bug-filled nightmare. This past Monday, ...

Greater Boston residents have taken to social media in recent days to flag swarms of winged ants seen fluttering and festering in the region, and state officials say the skies are typically dotted ...

You can add giant swarms of flying ants to your 2020 scary-sounding insects Bingo card alongside murder hornets and hordes of noisy cicadas. You can add giant swarms of flying ants to your 2020 ...