Ant (Worker)

Nests are typically found in soil, under rocks, or inside decaying wood; they frequently enter human dwellings in search of food and water.

Omnivorous; they eat a wide variety of foods including sugar, proteins, fats, seeds, and other insects.

Highly social insects living in colonies with distinct castes (workers, queens, and males). They use pheromone trails to communicate and coordinate foraging efforts.

Benefits include ecosystem services like soil aeration and pest control. Risks include food contamination, structural damage (for certain species like carpenter ants), and painful stings or bites depending on the specific genus.