These light to dark brown ants are about ¼
inch long. The winged females are somewhat larger, and the
wings are clear to pale yellow. Nests may be located in
soil next to house foundations or sidewalks.
BIOLOGY:
(Acanthomyops spp.) Yellow ants remain
in their underground nests most of the time. They feed on
the honeydew form aphids and other insects on the roots
of plants. Colonies produce swarms during the spring and
these may be confused with termite swarms. These ants rarely
enter houses.
