Acrobat Ant

Natural Habitat

Typically found in dead wood, hollow stems, or under rocks; frequently nests in structural voids or rotted wood of buildings.

Diet & Feeding

Omnivorous; they feed on honeydew from aphids and mealybugs, as well as live and dead insects and protein/sugar-rich human food scraps.

Behavior Patterns

Characterized by raising their heart-shaped abdomen over their head and thorax when threatened. They are highly active during the day and form distinct foraging trails.

Risks & Benefits

Benefits: They act as decomposers and natural pest control by eating other insects. Risks: They can be a nuisance in homes and may occasionally tunnel into damp or damaged wood, though they are not as destructive as carpenter ants.

Identified on: 3/20/2026