Ant

Terrestrial environments worldwide, including forests, grasslands, and urban areas; often building nests in soil, wood, or pavement cracks.

Omnivorous and highly variable; includes nectar, seeds, fungus, and other insects.

Eusocial insects living in structured colonies with distinct castes (queen, workers, males); they utilize pheromone trails for communication and foraging.

Benefits include soil aeration and pest control; risks include potential for painful stings, structural damage (carpenter ants), or being nuisance pests in homes.