Pharaoh Ant (Incomplete Specimen/Exuviae)

Widely distributed worldwide in buildings, particularly in warm, moist areas such as kitchens, bathrooms, and heating ducts.

Omnivorous; they feed on a wide variety of fatty foods, proteins, and sweets, often scavenging for crumbs or insects.

They exhibit social behavior with large colonies and are known for 'budding,' where a subset of the colony moves to a new location, making them difficult to control with traditional sprays.

They are considered serious indoor pests that can spread pathogens such as salmonella and streptococcus, especially in hospitals; they offer no significant benefit to indoor environments.