Workers are all the same size, small, 1/8-inch long Dark brown to shiny black Petiole with 1 node, hidden by abdomen Thorax uneven in shape when viewed from side Very strong odor when crushed Behavior Feed on both dead and living insects.
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Odorous House Ant
Carpenter Ants
A common destructive insect pest
Carpenter ants are one of the most valuable insects we have on earth. They chew up tons of wood and turn it into fine sawdust that rots and provides compost for new growth.