Field Ant

Open areas such as lawns, gardens, fields, and forest edges, often nesting in soil or under rocks and logs

Omnivorous; they scavenge for sweets, organic debris, other insects, and frequently tend aphids for honeydew

Diurnal foragers that live in complex social colonies; known for building mound nests and using chemical pheromone trails to communicate

Generally beneficial for local ecosystems by aerating soil and controlling pest populations; while they do not possess a powerful sting like fire ants, they can bite and spray formic acid if the nest is disturbed