Hey everyone.
Since I'm based in South Africa, I know there aren't as many resources regarding ant species, so I thought I would reach out. I also haven't been too invested into ants and ant keeping for a while now, so I'm a bit out of practice.
I found this little ant in my bathroom. At first I thought it was the common drop tail ant we get here a lot, but upon closer examination, I don't think it is. The main differences are that it is smaller, its eyes are huge and the abdomen is very pointy. The drop tail ant is typically darker too. The eyes and head almost remind me of a praying mantis. I honestly wouldn't be surprised if this was another insect like a mantis or wasp that is impersonating an ant. The antenna movement reminds me of wasps, but I could be wrong.
I do also have videos but it won't let me upload them
Let me know if there is any information on this weird guy.
Thanks!
Jake Williamson
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