Ant

Extremely diverse; found in soil, under rocks, in wood, and inside buildings depending on species.

Omnivorous scavengers or predators; they consume sugars, proteins, fats, and other insects.

Eusocial insects living in structured colonies with queens, workers, and soldiers. They utilize pheromone trails for communication and foraging.

Benefits include soil aeration and decomposition. Risks include structural damage (carpenter ants), painful stings (fire ants), or food contamination in homes.