Where exactly do tiny ants come from ?

[Cardilac]

Where exactly do tiny ants come from ? Show me please if any, one/two...strange types of ants for example, a red head, two long antenna and a yellow belly.
By the way, do they have an ancestor ? if any, what it it ?

Thank you

 

[Lisa!]

Wow, my dream came true and now ants have a thread of their own!

Ants!

 

[ravenprp]

for your question! Tiny ants, also known as "sugar ants" or "pavement ants," come from colonies that are typically located in the soil or under rocks and logs. They can also be found in cracks and crevices in buildings. These ants are commonly found throughout North America and Europe.

As for the specific types of ants you mentioned, there are many different species of ants with unique characteristics. One example is the red harvester ant, which has a red head, long antenna, and a yellow belly. Another interesting species is the leafcutter ant, which has a dark brown body and large mandibles used for cutting leaves.

In terms of ancestry, ants are believed to have evolved from wasps millions of years ago. They are closely related to bees and wasps and belong to the order Hymenoptera. Ants have been around for about 130 million years and have adapted to various environments and developed unique characteristics over time.

I hope this answers your questions. Ants are fascinating creatures and there is still much to learn about them and their origins.