Ghost ant

Tropical and subtropical regions; indoors, they are found in wall voids, behind baseboards, and in potted plants.

Honeydew from aphids and mealybugs; indoors, they prefer sweet substances like sugar, cakes, and syrups, but also eat grease and dead insects.

They are highly mobile, frequently moving their nests between temporary sites. They run rapidly and erratically when disturbed, making them difficult to track.

They do not sting and their bite is generally not painful; however, they are a significant nuisance pest in homes and can contaminate food sources.