
Community identification
Ghost Ant
Tapinoma melanocephalum
- Order & Family
- Hymenoptera: Formicidae
- Size
- 1.3 to 1.5 mm
Natural Habitat
Tropical and subtropical regions; indoors they nest in wall voids, baseboards, and flowerpots.
Diet & Feeding
Honeydew from aphids, sweets, and occasionally insects.
Behavior Patterns
Forms multiple colonies and moves rapidly and erratically when disturbed.
Risks & Benefits
Nuisance pest in homes; do not sting or cause structural damage but contaminate food.