Bug Identifier
Ant (likely a pavement ant)
Community identification

Ant (likely a pavement ant)

Tetramorium species

Order & Family
Hymenoptera; Formicidae
Size
Workers are typically about 2.5–4 mm long.
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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.