Ant (Species uncertain, likely Pharaoh Ant or Pavement Ant)
Scientific Name: Formicidae (likely Monomorium pharaonis or Tetramorium immigrans)
Order & Family: Hymenoptera, Formicidae
Size: 1.5 mm to 4.0 mm (0.06 to 0.16 inches) depending on the species.
Natural Habitat
Widely distributed indoors and outdoors, often found in kitchens, bathrooms, and under foundations or sidewalks.
Diet & Feeding
Omnivorous; they feed on sweets, proteins, fats, and organic crumbs. Indoors, they are attracted to sugary spills and grease.
Behavior Patterns
Social insects that live in colonies with organized castes. They use pheromone trails to guide other workers to food sources found in household areas.
Risks & Benefits
Generally considered a nuisance pest. They can contaminate food and, in certain species like Pharaoh ants, can spread pathogens in sterile environments. Benefit the ecosystem by aerating soil and decomposing organic matter.
Identified on: 4/10/2026