Ant

Natural Habitat

Ants are found worldwide in almost every terrestrial habitat, including forests, grasslands, deserts, and urban environments, often nesting in soil, wood, or within human structures.

Diet & Feeding

Ants are mostly omnivorous scavengers. Their diet varies by species and includes nectar, seeds, fungus, other insects, and honeydew secreted by aphids.

Behavior Patterns

They are highly social insects that live in structured colonies with distinct roles like queens, workers, and soldiers. They communicate through chemical signals called pheromones and exhibit complex foraging and defense strategies.

Risks & Benefits

Benefits: They are critical for the ecosystem as decomposers, soil aerators, and seed dispersers. Risks: Some species are considered pests that can damage structures, sting humans (like fire ants), or contaminate food sources.

Identified on: 12/31/2025