Regular Ants

Size

Ants usually range from around 0.08-inch to 1 inch in length  

Have elbowed antennae. 

Not to be confused with Termites, which have straight antennae

Color

Can be Black, Red or Yellow and shades in between

Ants live in structured communities. They can build their nests in many different places, depending on the species. You might find them dwelling underground, in rotten wood, in plants and trees, or within mounds built at ground level. Ants can also take up residence in your home. They might nest in the walls or tunnel into rotten wood if you have baseboards, door frames, or other areas that have suffered from rotten wood. A few ant species migrate from one home to the next. 

Ants can survive on many different food sources Some species have a preferred food source, which can help you identify the type of ant that you’re dealing with if you have an infestation. Ants may eat nectar, seeds, fungus, and other insects. 

Fire ants, pavement ants, and pharaoh ants are not very discerning and will eat almost anything. Sugar ants prefer sugary substances but will eat any other food that they find. Thief ants prefer fat, oil, and meat.