Odorous House Ant
Tapinoma sessile
The odorous house ant is a tiny, dark brown to black ant common in forests, gardens, and buildings across much of North America. It feeds on honeydew, nectar, sweets, and small bits of dead insects, often following narrow trails to food. When crushed or alarmed, it gives off a distinctive rotten-coconut-like odor from defensive chemicals. Nests are made in soil, under stones or logs, inside wall voids, and other protected crevices.
- Type
- Venom
- Conservation status
- NE
Growth chain
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- Odorous House Ant
- Odorous House Ant Queen
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