2005.11.25 I need help identifying this ant or insect?

This question is asked repeatedly. Even a trained entomologist would probably need a microscope to actually identify the actual species. In most cases, the genus is relatively easily identified with a magnifying glass. Identification cannot be accomplished sight unseen.

If you wish to have an insect identified, then it is best to take some to your nearest University Entomology department. If a clear photograph can be obtained of a individual specimen, then a sufficiently good quality genus and possibly species identification can be accomplished.

Also, see this Ant Farm and Myrmecology Forum thread (tips always updated). --Mr. Ant