Thief Ant

APPEARANCE:
One of the smallest ants, about 1/32 to 1/16 inch long. Antennae have 10 segments. They range in color from yellowish to brown. Thief Ants are so small they are difficult to detect, they are very persistent and difficult to control.

HABITAT:
Their name comes from their habit of nesting very near or even in the nests of other ants, of which they rob food. Nests occur in a great variety of locations outside, especially under rocks. May nest indoors in cracks and cupboards.

DIET:
They feed on immature forms of other ants and insects. They also feed on grease and greasy foods, proteins, dead insects, and even dead rodents.

LIFE CYCLE/REPRODUCTION:
Queens lay an average of 105 eggs, which incubate for 16 to 28 days. Larval stage may last 21 days in summer, but can last throughout the winter.

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