Ghost Ant

Tropical and subtropical regions worldwide; commonly found indoors in kitchens and bathrooms or outdoors in soil, under bark, and in flowerpots.

Omnivorous; primarily feeds on honeydew from aphids and mealybugs, but also scavenges for sweets, grease, and dead insects.

Highly mobile and opportunistic nesters; they form multiple interconnected colonies (polydomous). They run in erratic, jerky patterns when disturbed.

Considered a significant nuisance pest in homes and hospitals due to their ability to contaminate food and carry pathogens. They do not sting and their bite is generally unfelt by humans.