Carpenter Ant (Winged Swarmer)

Typically found in moist or decaying wood, hollow trees, and structural wood within buildings.

Omnivorous; they eat honeydew produced by aphids, plant juices, and other insects, but do not eat wood.

Nocturnal foragers. The winged individuals shown are 'alates' or swarmers, which emerge to mate and start new colonies.

Benefits the ecosystem by aiding in the decomposition of dead wood; poses a risk to humans by causing structural damage to buildings if they nest in timber.