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    Apr 1, 2010, 05:06 PM
    What kind of bug is this and is it dangerous?
    I'm thinking this is an ant of some sort. I've found a bunch of them along my back patio leading to my door. As you can see they are a yellow colour with some stripes. I'm just wondering if they bite or whatever because I have 2 children. Thanks.
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    Apr 1, 2010, 05:44 PM

    Being in Ontario, I would guess you're looking at red ants:

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    Apr 1, 2010, 05:54 PM

    I just saw one of those on my door frame a couple hours ago. I'm in northeast Ohio.

    I think it's a false honey ant.

    False Honey Ant (Probably a Dealated Queen) - Prenolepis imparis - BugGuide.Net
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    Apr 1, 2010, 06:24 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by hheath541 View Post
    i just saw one of those on my door frame a couple hours ago. I'm in northeast ohio.

    i think it's a false honey ant.

    False Honey Ant (Probably a Dealated Queen) - Prenolepis imparis - BugGuide.Net
    Quite possible.

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