Acrobat Ant
Appearance
Distinctive heart-shaped abdomen when viewed from above. 1/8- to 1/4-inch; black, dark brown, or red and black.
Argentine Ant
Appearance
Brown to light brown; shiny. About 1/10-inch long.
Big Headed Ant
Appearance
Light brown to dark reddish-brown; 1/16- to 1/8-inch long.
Carpenter Ant
Appearance
Among the largest of ants, 1/4- to 3/8-inch long. Color varies depending on the species, from red to black or a combination. The most common species is black.
Odorous House Ant
Appearance
Brown; about 1/8 inch long.
Pavement Ant
Appearance
Dark brown to blackish; about 1/8 inch long.
Pharaoh Ant
Appearance
Yellow to reddish; very small, 1/16- to 1/8-inch long.
Thief Ant
Appearance
Golden-yellow; one of the smallest ants, 1/16- to 1/8-inch long.