Can anyone help ID this ant? I've been told different things and can't tell from everything I've read on line. Thank you!!!
1. Inside and outside home in rural area of Northern California foothills.
2. May 2025
3. Inside and outside home; surrounded by oaks, pines, Crepe Myrtle and Maple trees. POssibly dryrot in siding/roof.
4. 1/2"
5. Reddish-brown body with black head.
6. ?
7. No odor (I don't think); not interested in food. Slow moving.
8. Don't know
9. ?
10 All photos of ants inside home. I don't have various angles, but hoping this is a simple ID .