Ant

Terrestrial environments worldwide, including soil, rotting wood, and structures built by humans.

Omnivorous; they eat a variety of things including nectar, seeds, fungus, insects, and human food scraps.

Eusocial insects living in highly organized colonies. They communicate via pheromones and exhibit complex division of labor.

Benefits include soil aeration and pest control; risks include potential for structural damage, painful stings/bites, or becoming household pests.