Strange Creatures Living in Our Own Backyard

While watering my marigolds today, I stumbled upon some weird creatures! These bright orange, spidery ant bodies were crawling on my marigold plants.

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I had to get a closer look at them, so I zoomed in with my camera so I could see them better.

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They were bigger than the tiny ants you commonly see but not too much bigger.

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As you can see, the antennae are very long - much longer than most ants. And there is a bowtie shape along its back. After looking at them for a few minutes, I still don't have the slightest idea what they are! All I know is, they like my marigolds =)

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Any idea what this could be?

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If you've ever seen one of these or know what it is, please let me know! As always, if you liked this post please upvote, comment, and follow:)

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Wonderful creature! As they say, if you plant they will come. You just never know who's they : )

I was just amazed by it's bright orange color =)

beutiful picture..

be careful they might be the big fire ants.

Lol, I must be brave, I had my hand right next to them trying to coax them onto the flowers.