black ants in texas

What are the biggest ants in Texas?
The largest species is the black carpenter ant, Camponotus pennsylvanicus (Fabricius) and is found primarily in wooded areas outdoors.
Common indoor species, Camponotus rasilis Wheeler and C. sayi Emery, have workers that are dull red bodied with black abdomens.
Worker ants range in size from 1/4 to 1/2-inch.
Here in Texas, “sugar ants” is a phrase used to describe a variety of small species of ants that commonly invade homes.
One of the most common species of ants in Texas that is often referred to as sugar ants is the pharaoh ant.
They are are very small, red-colored ants.

What are the little black ants in Texas?

Odorous House Ants
These ants are dark brown to black in color, and workers grow to be around 3 mm in length.
Threats: These ants give off a distinct foul odor when squashed that smells similar to rotten coconut, which is where they get their name.

Carpenter ants are among the ants native to Texas. These large black ants grow to be ½ inch or more in length. They prefer moist, humid environments and will infest homes while developing and expanding their colonies. They are often mistaken for termites (and vice versa).

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Carpenter Ants - Texas A&M AgriLife

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