Thief Ant
thief ant
Photo: Don Breneman
Size Less than 1/16 inch. (It is often challenging to recognize ants from a picture. Because different species may be treated differently, be sure an ant problem is correctly identified before attempting control).
Where/when Found in homes most commonly during the summer in places where they find food.
Significance This is an outdoor species that occasionally enters homes. It doesn't normally nest indoors and is primarily a nuisance.