An ant’s normal mode of locomotion is crawling. However, at certain times of the year, something remarkable happens. At certain times, some ants in the colony develop wings, leave the nest, and fly.

Winged ants emerge from the soil on hot summer days with one goal: find a mate — fast. These insects are annoying, but experts say they play a vital role in the environment. By Derrick Bryson Taylor ...

People tend to notice flying ants all at once. A warm afternoon passes quietly and then, almost without warning, pavements, garden walls and windows begin filling with winged insects. They appear ...