Ants

Natural Habitat

Highly adaptable, found in nearly all terrestrial environments. They build nests in soil, wood, under rocks, or within structures.

Diet & Feeding

Omnivorous, varying significantly by species. Many consume nectar, seeds, fungi, or other insects. Some are scavengers.

Behavior Patterns

Highly social insects living in colonies with a queen, workers, and males. They exhibit complex behaviors including foraging, nest building, defense, and communication through pheromones.

Risks & Benefits

Risks: Some species can bite or sting causing minor irritation; some can become household pests, contaminating food or damaging wooden structures. Benefits: Play important ecological roles as decomposers, aerators of soil, seed dispersers, and predators of other insects.

Identified on: 11/9/2025