Ghost Ant

Natural Habitat

Typically found outdoors in soil, under bark, or inside homes within wall voids, behind baseboards, and in potted plants. They prefer warm, moist environments.

Diet & Feeding

Opportunistic feeders that prefer sweets and honeydew from aphids, but will also eat protein-based items like dead insects.

Behavior Patterns

Known for their erratic, fast movements ('running') when disturbed. They form large, multi-queen colonies and frequently move nesting sites to follow food or moisture sources.

Risks & Benefits

They do not sting or cause structural damage, but they are significant nuisance pests in households because they are difficult to see and can contaminate food supplies.

Identified on: 4/17/2026