Ghost ant

Found in tropical and subtropical regions; indoors they nest in wall voids, baseboards, and potted plants.

Omnivorous, but prefers sugary liquids like honeydew and sweets; also eats insects and proteins.

Highly mobile, irregular movement patterns, and forms multiple sub-colonies (polygynous) which makes them difficult to eradicate.

Nuisance household pest that can contaminate food; they do not sting and their bite is usually unnoticed by humans.