Ants

Identification

  • Size From 1.5 mm to 13 mm
  • Colour Black, dark brown, red, or tan
  • Description Ants' bodies are divided in three distinct parts: head, thorax and abdomen. The thorax is joined to the abdomen by nodes. All ants have six legs, but only reproductive ants have wings
  • Notes Canada has over 100 species of ants, some of which are structure-damaging species and can take residence in or around your home.
Illustration of an ant