Ants are a very common insect. They live in every corner of the earth and are very social, forming huge groups. Ants vary in shape and appearance depending on the species. Below I will introduce you to several common ant species and provide simple drawings to help you better understand their morphological characteristics.

Black ants

Black ants are a relatively common ant. They usually live in forests, grasslands and other places. Black ants are darker in color, with a body length of about 3-5 mm, a larger head, a smaller abdomen, and thinner legs. The following is a simple drawing of a black ant: /\

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Red imported fire ant

Red imported fire ant is a relatively ferocious ant. They usually live in tropical and subtropical areas. Fire ants are reddish in color, have a body length of about 2-6 mm, a small head, a large abdomen, and thick legs. The following is a simple drawing of a red fire ant: /\

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Green-headed Ant

Green-headed Ant It is a common ant that usually lives in grass, bushes and other places. The color of green-headed ants is reddish brown, with a dark green head and a body length of about 3-5 mm. The head is larger, the abdomen is smaller, and the legs are thinner. The following is a simple drawing of a green-headed ant: /\

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Ant lion

Ant lion is a special kind of ant. Kind of like a cross between an ant and a cicada. The body length of the ant lion is about 1.5-2.5 centimeters, with a larger head, smaller abdomen, and well-developed front legs, making it highly predatory. The following is a simple drawing of an ant lion:

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In general, there are many types of ants, and they are also different in shape and appearance. The above are some common ant species and their simple drawings. I hope it can help you better understand the morphological characteristics of ants.