Little Black Ant
Very small in size and jet-black coloration. Found especially in the eastern half of the U.S. and the southern half of California.
- Common Name: Little Black Ant
- Scentific Name: Monomorium minimum (Buckley)
- Class/Order/Family: Insecta/Hymenoptera/Formicidea
- Metamorphosis: Complete
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Size
Workers monomorphic, about 1/16" long. Queens about twice as long.
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Color
Dark brown to black, typically black.
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Biology
Winged reproductives appear from June to August.
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Habit
They feed on grease, oil, meats, fruits, vegetable materials such as corn meal and sweets.
Milwaukee, Waukesha, Ozaukee, and Washington Counties