What is the life span of an ant?

The lifespan of ants depends on the caste. Males live for only a few weeks and die after mating. Workers usually live for several months. Queens can live for decades under the right conditions. Ants are active all year long in tropical climates. read more

Ants live all over the world, but are most abundant in tropical areas. They are found in just about every land habitat on Earth, except in regions that are extremely cold. They can construct their nests out of acorns and other small objects but most commonly live underground or in trees. read more

The life cycle of carpenter ants begins with the nuptial flight, which usually occurs in the late spring or early summer, depending on environmental factors. During this mating flight, male winged carpenter ants, or swarmers, mate with winged females. Soon after mating, the females shed their wings and the males die. read more