Ant

Nests in soil, leaf litter, rotting wood, and occasionally within man-made structures.

Omnivorous; feeds on nectar, seeds, fungus, and other insects.

Eusocial insects living in complex colonies with a queen, workers, and drones; known for chemical communication via pheromones.

Benefits include soil aeration and pest control; risks include potential for structural damage, property infestation, and painful stings or bites in certain species.