An early spring mating flight of red imported fire ants at Brackenridge Field Laboratory brings a frenzy of winged gynes and workers to the mound surface. Austin, Texas, USA.
A young fire ant queen prepares for her mating flight. Brackenridge Field Laboratory, Austin, Texas, USA.
A heavy overnight rain induces a fire ant mating flight the following day. Here a young winged female climbs a stalk of grass for an easier takeoff. Brackenridge Field Laboratory, Austin, Texas, USA.
