its a house ant and is odorous
Odorous house ants are sometimes eaten by toads and birds. They are also parasitized by certain species of ant and wasp.
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Common types of ants found in residential areas include carpenter ants, odorous house ants, pavement ants, and pharaoh ants.
Well it is either the house that is odorous or the ant. I suspect it is the ant.
The odorous house ant gets its name from the strong, distinctive smell it emits when crushed. This scent is often described as a "rotten coconut" odor, hence the name "odorous" house ant. The smell is believed to be a defense mechanism to ward off predators.
Between the carpenter ant, fire ant, and odorous house ant, the carpenter ant lives the longest. Carpenter ants can live up to 7 years.
There are about a dozen species that commonly are seen as pest problems in the home. There are many hundreds of species in the US, and therer are uncountable bazillions of individual ants. The most frequent invaders of homes are carpenter ants (about 6 types), odorous house ants, moisture ants, and fire ants. In the yard you will find all these plus thatching ants.
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Some common ant species found in Michigan include the odorous house ant (Tapinoma sessile), the pavement ant (Tetramorium caespitum), the carpenter ant (Camponotus sp.), and the acrobat ant (Crematogaster sp.). These species can vary in size, color, and behaviors but are commonly encountered in homes and outdoor environments in Michigan.
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