Pyramid ants have a red head and a black body. These are native to the U.S and are more common in the southern states.
it's called a red ant
Red head and black body bird
It matter what kind of ants like red ants OUCH! But black ants dont bite
It sounds like a velvet ant. Here's a link to a website that has more info: http://www.whatsthatbug.com/category/velvet-ants/
Black ants are attracted to nectar on peonies.
A smashed one!
ORANGE ANT WITH STRIPES AROUND ITS BUTT BLACK THEN WHITE
Red velvet ant also known as cow killer. It's not an ant but a wingless female wasp.
Puffin maybe
This sounds suspiciously like an Osprey.
This could be a variety of fire ant. Some Fire ants have furry bodies that are black for the most part with a bright orange section at the rear.
the spider is the crab spider