"long-legged ant" This ant is commonly found at low elevation areas throughout the islands. A quick moving large species.

"Argentine ant" This ant is a worldwide pest in Mediterranean climates, such as California, and is spreading its range at high elevations on Maui and the Big Island.

"big-headed ant" African ant first observed in Hawaii around the turn of the century, this ant is common throughout the islands and a prime suspect in the extinction of many lowland beetle species.

"Hawaiian carpenter ant" Although not originally from Hawaii, this ant was first discovered and described in Hawaii. It is a wood eater, commonly found in houses in dry leeward areas of Hawaii.

One of several species of very small black ants. Common in many lowland areas in the islands.

"crazy ant" Worldwide tramp ant and pest, especially in dry areas. Named for its rapid, seemingly random movements.

"pharaoh ant" Common indoor pest.

"tiny yellow ant" A common house ant, it likes sweets.

"tropical fire ant" A common, aggressive red ant throughout the lowland Hawaiian Islands, in wet and dry areas, it packs a painful sting.

This ant is a relative newcomer to the Hawaiian Islands, but its populations are growing rapidly, and it is more and more commonly found in people's yards and kitchens, especially in Honolulu. It moves slowly in lines.