
Community identification
Ant (likely a pavement ant)
Tetramorium species
- Order & Family
- Hymenoptera; Formicidae
- Size
- Workers are typically about 2.5–4 mm long.
Natural Habitat
Pavement cracks, sidewalks, driveways, and nearby soil; the image shows ants on a paved surface.
Diet & Feeding
Omnivorous, feeding on seeds, insects, and sugary or greasy food scraps.
Behavior Patterns
Social ants that forage in trails and nest in soil beneath pavement; colonies may have multiple queens.
Risks & Benefits
Harmless to people and useful scavengers, though they can enter buildings in search of food. The photo is not detailed enough for a confident species-level identification.