Ant alate (likely Carpenter Ant)

Nests in moist or decaying wood, hollow trees, and sometimes structural timbers of buildings.

Omnivorous; feeds on nectar, honeydew, other insects, and protein-rich food scraps.

Alates are reproductive individuals that take flight during 'nuptial flights' to mate and start new colonies, typically in late spring or summer.

Benefits the ecosystem by aiding in decomposition; can pose a risk to homes by excavating wood for nesting, though they do not eat the wood like termites.