Carpenter ants are often confused with the black garden ant, aka the common black ant (Lasius niger). A few dead giveaways make it easy to distinguish other black ants from carpenter ants.

Ants are common insects, but they have some unique ... Ants range in size from the miniscule up to one inch long, and usually appear black, brown, red, or yellow. Ants look much like termites ...

Uncover the surprising world of ant behavior and memory. Discover how tiny ant brains can hold lasting grudges against rival colonies.