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Ant ID #929050

Asked April 20, 2026, 10:44 PM EDT

Can u identify this ant, it is approximately one half a centimeter long, blackish brown in color and moves very quickly. I've heard one identification, saying that it's a black worker carpenter.Ants, can you confirm or can you tell me what kind event you think it is? Thank you very much

Dakota County Minnesota

Expert Response

Identification requires a crisp, perfectly focused, high resolution photo, of the top and side.  Looking at the ant with a magnifying lens will help. Please see the links for pictures and what to look for.
https://extension.umn.edu/insects-infest-homes/ants

https://bogopestcontrol.com/minnesota-ant-identification/


https://www.domyown.com/ant-identification-guide-a-460.html?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=%28ROI%29%20Dynamic%20Search%20Ads&utm_id=76659859&utm_content=<personal data hidden>&utm_term=&keyword=&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=76659859&gbraid=0AAAAAD_Xdi0Iv7nksnZUOE84p9cBMnF9Q&gclid=CjwKCAjwwJzPBhBREiwAJfHRnXJxWxy84RRbnUoexkikN14YLdBdWkCblRvT_ZRlpffd9kXDNu8_KRoC4v4QAvD_BwE
https://www.rainbowpestexperts.com/identifying-common-ant-species-in-minnesota/?utm_term=&utm_campaign=R55+Pest+Pmax+Campaign&utm_source=adwords&utm_medium=ppc&hsa_acc=<personal data hidden>&hsa_cam=<personal data hidden>&hsa_grp=&hsa_ad=&hsa_src=x&hsa_tgt=&hsa_kw=&hsa_mt=&hsa_net=adwords&hsa_ver=3&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=<personal data hidden>&gbraid=0AAAAADnbWujzRrhIgIarAFK7tlUJjq2DW&gclid=CjwKCAjwwJzPBhBREiwAJfHRnR1dHt73QFrUeIF_afT8C6cDDureiTJKhDmNswT4G9HHN2TvYVKiFxoCdY8QAvD_BwE


Evelyn Locke, MN Master Gardener, Tree Care Advisor, Volunteer Replied April 21, 2026, 6:37 AM EDT

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