What Are Sugar Ants Called

Sugar ant is a common name that many people use to describe any small ant that is attracted to sweets. However, the sugar ant is actually the species Camponotus consobrinus.

What is another name for sugar ants?

“They’re probably every other call that we get.” Sugar ants, whose scientific name is paratrechina, have a sweet tooth for any food that’s not put away. Small and black, they are also nicknamed crazy ants, for the erratic and speedy way they often move about. “They act a little crazy when they’re excited,” Schall said.

What are sugar ants called in Mississippi?

HANCOCK COUNTY, MS (WLOX) – They’re called Hairy Crazy Ants, also known as Caribbean and Raspberry Crazy ants.