Pharaoh Ant
Scientific Name: Monomorium pharaonis
Order & Family: Hymenoptera: Formicidae
Size: 1.5 to 2 mm in length
Natural Habitat
Indoors in climate-controlled environments like kitchens, bathrooms, and hospitals
Diet & Feeding
Omnivorous, consuming fats, proteins, and carbohydrates, often attracted to sweets
Behavior Patterns
Highly invasive and characterized by 'budding,' where a single colony splits into several new ones if disturbed
Risks & Benefits
Known pest that can spread pathogens like Salmonella or Streptococcus and can be difficult to eliminate due to colony fragmentation
Identified on: 6/2/2026