Black Garden Ant

Found in gardens, woodlands, and urban environments, often nesting under paving stones or in soil.

Omnivorous, feeding on nectar, seeds, and small insects. They are well known for farming aphids to collect honeydew.

Highly social insects living in large colonies. They exhibit complex foraging behaviors and clear divisions of labor between the queen and workers.

They do not sting or bite humans significantly but can be a nuisance in homes. Benefit the ecosystem by aerating soil and controlling populations of smaller pests.