Ant (likely a carpenter ant)

Woodlands, gardens, soil, and structures containing damp or decaying wood. This individual appears to be a worker or possibly a winged reproductive ant.

Omnivorous: feeds on honeydew, nectar, insects, and other protein sources. It does not eat wood but excavates galleries in it for nesting.

Social and colony-forming, with workers following chemical trails and caring for brood. Mature colonies produce winged males and females that swarm for mating, usually seasonally.

Generally harmless, though carpenter ants can damage damp or compromised wood and may bite defensively. They help recycle wood, aerate soil, and prey on other insects; exact identification is uncertain from the blurred image.