Winged Carpenter Ants
Photo: University of Minnesota Department of Entomology	Size	Up to 1 inch. (It is often challenging to recognize ants from a picture. Because different species may be treated differently, be sure an ant problem is correctly identified before attempting control).
	Where/when	Mating swarms are found outdoors or indoors near nesting sites. They are typically present from April through June, although they may also be seen indoors during the winter.
	Significance	Sighting a swarm of winged carpenter ants indicates a nest is nearby. Knowing a nest's location helps when controlling a nest.