This is male and although vicious looking, they are harmless to humans.
They live in large colonies with the workers which are much smaller and have a mean bite. 
Saturday, September 29, 2012
Red Driver Ant (Dorylus helvolus)
Can you believe that this wasp-like insect is actually an ant? They are rather large, about 4-5cm (2 1/2 to 3 inches) in body length.
This is male and although vicious looking, they are harmless to humans.
They live in large colonies with the workers which are much smaller and have a mean bite. 
They can often be seen coming to lights at night.
This is male and although vicious looking, they are harmless to humans. They live in large colonies with the workers which are much smaller and have a mean bite. 