Is Ants a Bug?

Unlike insects like mosquitoes, ants are not known to transmit diseases. However, ants can cause itching and allergic reactions when they bite humans. In fact, many people who live in ant habitats have ant bites.

During spring and summer, ants are highly active. They will gather insects and food for their colony. They also create nests.

In winter, ants use their strength to protect themselves. They can lift 850 times their own weight. Their body is composed of three body parts. They have a hard outer exoskeleton, a thin waist, and two pairs of appendages on their head. Their jaws are also composed of two sets. The inner pair is for chewing, while the outer pair is used for digging.

In addition to their bodies, ants have two pairs of antennae. They have a pointed rear abdomen. They are usually red in color, but can also be brown or yellow.

In general, ants are found worldwide. They are commonly found in tropical and subtropical regions. They live in colonies, consisting of workers and a queen. The queen is generally the most important part of the colony. She protects the workers and provides food for them.

Most ants use visual and tactile cues to find their home. They also create scent trails to bring water back to their colony. They can also enter homes through cracks and openings. They also use plants to create nests.

They are most commonly found in the southern United States. Their bites are painful, and they can damage plants.