It is a small insect with a usually small body shape and diverse colors, including black, brown, yellow, and red. A flexible and smooth or slightly hairy body wall, a chewing mouthpiece, and a well-developed upper jaw. The antennae are knee shaped and the abdomen is knotted, divided into two types: winged and wingless. Ants have diverse nests, usually underground, with excellent drainage and ventilation systems, built by worker ants. There is a wide variety of food, including animals, plants, honeydew, and fungi. It is a social insect with social characteristics of cooperative care for juveniles, division of labor, and generational overlap. They are one of the most common insects on Earth, with a large population and strong adaptability, almost spread all over the world.