Which statement best describes ghost ants?

• A. They are large, red ants commonly found in forests
• B. They have a head darker than the rest of the body with a milky white appearance
• C. They are only found indoors in winter
• D. They are attracted to sweet foods but do not sting

Answer: (B)

Ghost ants are best described by their two-tone appearance: a dark head with a milky, almost translucent body. That contrast gives them a distinctive “ghostly” look and is the telltale feature professionals use to identify them. They are tiny and commonly found indoors in warm environments, not large red forest-dwelling ants. They aren’t limited to indoors only in winter and, while they do feed on sugary foods, the key descriptor that sets them apart is the dark head paired with a pale body, matching the milky white appearance.