Ghost ant

Tropical and subtropical regions; indoors they seek moisture in kitchens and bathrooms, nesting in wall voids or flowerpots.

Broad diet including honeydew from insects and sweet household foods like sugar, cakes, and syrups.

Multiple queens in highly mobile colonies; workers run rapidly and erratically when disturbed, giving them a 'ghost-like' appearance.

Primarily a nuisance pest; they do not sting or cause structural damage but can contaminate food and crawl into electronic devices.