Black Garden Ant

Commonly found in gardens, under paving stones, and in soil; frequently enters indoor spaces in search of food.

Omnivorous; feeds on nectar, honeydew from aphids, seeds, and small insects. Highly attracted to sugary substances indoors.

Highly social insects that live in large colonies with a single queen. They follow well-established pheromone trails to transport food back to the nest.

A nuisance pest in homes but beneficial to the ecosystem through soil aeration and preying on other garden pests like small larvae.