Citronella Ant

Description:

This is a tiny yellow ant about 2 mm (1/10-1/20 in) in length. Has tiny eyes compared to size of head (when compared with many other ants) and a back with a notch obvious in profile. The second shot is of a darker queen that is preparing to swarm.

Habitat:

I found these ants beneath a discarded brick.

Notes:

Citronella ants are so named for the lemony odor they give off when alarmed or crushed. There were quite a few of the darker winged queens beneath the discarded brick preparing to swarm.