Ant

Global distribution; found in soil, wood, leaf litter, and human dwellings.

Omnivorous; feeds on nectar, seeds, fungus, other insects, and human food scraps.

Eusocial insects living in structured colonies with specialized roles (queen, workers, soldiers). Use pheromones for communication and trail-following.

Benefits include soil aeration and pest control. Risks include property damage (carpenter ants), painful stings (fire ants), and food contamination.