Black Ant

Black ant is a term used for eusocial insects of the family Formicidae that are black in color. It has been used to describe many ants, including, but not limited to:

  • The Black carpenter ant (Camponotus pennsylvanicus)
  • The Black garden ant (Lasius niger)
  • Some ant mimics look like black ants (see Ant mimicry)

Famous quotes containing the words black and/or ant:

    “... contemporary black women felt they were asked to choose between a black movement that primarily served the interests of black male patriarchs and a women’s movement which primarily served the interests of racist white women.”
    —bell hooks (b. c. 1955)

    “Turn on the prudent ant thy heedful eyes,
    Observe her labours, sluggard, and be wise.”
    —Samuel Johnson (1709–1784)