
Community identification
Ant
Formicidae family
- Order & Family
- Order Hymenoptera, Family Formicidae
- Size
- 1 mm to 30 mm depending on the species and caste.
Natural Habitat
Found worldwide in diverse habitats, including soil, under rocks, wood, and inside human buildings.
Diet & Feeding
Omnivorous, feeding on nectar, seeds, fungus, other insects, and various human foods.
Behavior Patterns
Highly social insects living in colonies with division of labor among workers, queens, and drones.
Risks & Benefits
Benefits include soil aeration and pest control, while risks include becoming household pests and sometimes painful stings or bites depending on the species.