Ghost ant

Natural Habitat

Widely distributed in tropical and subtropical regions; found in kitchens, bathrooms, and inside walls of buildings, as well as under rocks or bark outdoors.

Diet & Feeding

Omnivorous, but prefers sweet substances like honeydew and sugary household foods; they also feed on dead and live insects.

Behavior Patterns

Notable for their erratic ‘ghost-like’ movement when disturbed. They are highly mobile, often moving their nests frequently between multiple locations.

Risks & Benefits

Primarily a nuisance household pest; they do not sting or cause structural damage, but can contaminate stored food and are difficult to eradicate due to their small size and multiple queens.

Identified on: 5/26/2026