Black Garden Ant (General small black ant)

Found in gardens, under pavements, and in human dwellings. They build nests in soil and among stones.

Opportunistic omnivores. They feed on nectar, honeydew from aphids, small insects, and human food scraps (sugars and proteins).

They are highly social insects living in colonies with a queen and workers. They follow pheromone trails to food sources and are known for 'farming' aphids for their honeydew.

Generally beneficial for the ecosystem as they aerate soil and recycle nutrients. They do not sting or bite humans dangerously, but can be a nuisance when they forage for food indoors.