A worker ant is about 2.4 to 2.8 mm tall while a queen ant can be up to 4 mm tall.
How tall is an ant?
Between 1/16 and 1/8 of an inch.
How do ants communicate?
By releasing chemicals called pheromones.
How many species of ants are there?
Around 12000.
What do ants eat?
They are omnivores and eat both other insects and plant material.
How do ants reproduce?
The queen ant lays the eggs and the worker ants take care of the young.
Where do ants live?
All over the world except in Antarctica.
What is the average lifespan of an ant?
Around 30 years.
What is the biggest ant in the world?
The bull ant which can be up to an inch long.
How fast can ants run?
Around 3 mph.
What is the smallest ant in the world?
The dwarf ant which is only around 1/32 of an inch long.
How many ants are in a colony?
It depends on the species but can be anywhere from a few dozen to a few million.
What is the most common type of ant?
The red fire ant.
How do ants build their nests?
Some species build nests in trees others build them underground.
What is the purpose of an ant’s stinger?
To inject venom into their prey or enemies.
Do all ants sting?
No only female ants of some species have stingers.
