{"id":2483,"date":"2022-04-03T16:34:23","date_gmt":"2022-04-03T08:34:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/scifaqs.com\/?p=2483"},"modified":"2023-04-30T05:06:59","modified_gmt":"2023-04-29T21:06:59","slug":"are-ants-attracted-to-blood","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/scifaqs.com\/are-ants-attracted-to-blood\/","title":{"rendered":"Are Ants Attracted To Blood?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Yes, ants are attracted to blood. Blood contains many substances that attract ants. These substances include water, sugar, vitamins, and protein. Ants need these substances to function and survive. Because of these substances, ants see blood as an attractive food source.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article, we&#8217;ll learn more about why ants are attracted to blood as we discuss the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>What is blood?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do ants eat blood?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Why are ants attracted to blood?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Are ants attracted to period blood?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dracula Ants<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/scifaqs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/are-ants-attracted-to-blood-b-1024x536.jpg\" alt=\"are ants attracted to blood\" class=\"wp-image-3388\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scifaqs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/are-ants-attracted-to-blood-b-1024x536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/scifaqs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/are-ants-attracted-to-blood-b-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/scifaqs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/are-ants-attracted-to-blood-b-768x402.jpg 768w, https:\/\/scifaqs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/are-ants-attracted-to-blood-b.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo by <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@salijareer?utm_source=unsplash&#038;utm_medium=referral&#038;utm_content=creditCopyText\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MD_JERRY<\/a> on <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/s\/photos\/red-ant?utm_source=unsplash&#038;utm_medium=referral&#038;utm_content=creditCopyText\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Unsplash<\/a>\n  <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_64 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/scifaqs.com\/are-ants-attracted-to-blood\/#What_is_Blood_And_Whats_In_It\" title=\"What is Blood And What\u2019s In It?\">What is Blood And What\u2019s In It?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/scifaqs.com\/are-ants-attracted-to-blood\/#Proteins\" title=\"Proteins\">Proteins<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/scifaqs.com\/are-ants-attracted-to-blood\/#Lipids\" title=\"Lipids\">Lipids<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/scifaqs.com\/are-ants-attracted-to-blood\/#Sugar\" title=\"Sugar\">Sugar<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/scifaqs.com\/are-ants-attracted-to-blood\/#Vitamins\" title=\"Vitamins\">Vitamins<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/scifaqs.com\/are-ants-attracted-to-blood\/#Electrolytes\" title=\"Electrolytes\">Electrolytes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/scifaqs.com\/are-ants-attracted-to-blood\/#Urea\" title=\"Urea\">Urea<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/scifaqs.com\/are-ants-attracted-to-blood\/#Do_Ants_Eat_Blood\" title=\"Do Ants Eat Blood?\">Do Ants Eat Blood?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/scifaqs.com\/are-ants-attracted-to-blood\/#Why_are_Ants_Attracted_to_Blood\" title=\"Why are Ants Attracted to Blood?\">Why are Ants Attracted to Blood?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/scifaqs.com\/are-ants-attracted-to-blood\/#Energy_Source\" title=\"Energy Source\">Energy Source<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/scifaqs.com\/are-ants-attracted-to-blood\/#Source_of_Vitamins\" title=\"Source of Vitamins\">Source of Vitamins<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/scifaqs.com\/are-ants-attracted-to-blood\/#Source_of_Protein\" title=\"Source of Protein\">Source of Protein<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/scifaqs.com\/are-ants-attracted-to-blood\/#Source_of_Sodium\" title=\"Source of Sodium\">Source of Sodium<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/scifaqs.com\/are-ants-attracted-to-blood\/#Water\" title=\"Water\">Water<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/scifaqs.com\/are-ants-attracted-to-blood\/#Are_Ants_Attracted_to_Period_Blood\" title=\"Are Ants Attracted to Period Blood?\">Are Ants Attracted to Period Blood?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/scifaqs.com\/are-ants-attracted-to-blood\/#Dracula_Ant_Blood-Sucking_Ant\" title=\"Dracula Ant: Blood-Sucking Ant\">Dracula Ant: Blood-Sucking Ant<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/scifaqs.com\/are-ants-attracted-to-blood\/#Related_Questions\" title=\"Related Questions\">Related Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/scifaqs.com\/are-ants-attracted-to-blood\/#Are_Ants_Attracted_To_Urine\" title=\"Are Ants Attracted To Urine?\">Are Ants Attracted To Urine?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/scifaqs.com\/are-ants-attracted-to-blood\/#Do_Ants_Have_Blood\" title=\"Do Ants Have Blood?\">Do Ants Have Blood?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/scifaqs.com\/are-ants-attracted-to-blood\/#Summary_Are_Ants_Attracted_to_Blood\" title=\"Summary: Are Ants Attracted to Blood?\">Summary: Are Ants Attracted to Blood?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Blood_And_Whats_In_It\"><\/span>What is Blood And What\u2019s In It?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Blood is a <strong>circulatory fluid in the bodies of vertebrates<\/strong>. It delivers essential materials to the cells in the body like nutrients and oxygen. It also transports metabolic waste products away.\u00a0[<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hematology.org\/education\/patients\/blood-basics\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.hematology.org\/education\/patients\/blood-basics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Blood is composed of blood cells suspended in plasma. This plasma constitutes 55% of blood fluid. This plasma is mostly water, but it also contains the following substances:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Proteins\"><\/span>Proteins<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Blood plasma contains proteins. These proteins have different functions including the transport of lipids, hormones, and vitamins.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Albumin accounts for 55% of plasma protein and globulins which make up 38%. Other proteins include fibrinogen, immunoglobulin, and prothrombin.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lipids\"><\/span>Lipids<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Blood plasma also contains lipids or fatty substances. These include cholesterol and triglycerides which are used in many metabolic processes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sugar\"><\/span>Sugar<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Blood is the medium of transport for respiration. Therefore, it contains glucose, an important sugar that fuels the cells. Diabetics, in particular, may have high amounts of glucose in their blood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vitamins\"><\/span>Vitamins<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Blood also transports and therefore, contains vitamins. These vitamins are essential nutrients required for various metabolic processes in the body. Vitamins in the blood include <strong>vitamins A, E, B6, B12, and folic acid<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Electrolytes\"><\/span>Electrolytes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Electrolytes are minerals found in blood and different body fluids. They help hydrate the body, regulate nerve function, and rebuild damaged tissue. These electrolytes include <strong>sodium, potassium, and chloride<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Urea\"><\/span>Urea<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Urea is a nitrogen-containing waste product of metabolism usually found in urine. It is transported through the bloodstream prior to filtration by the kidneys.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_Ants_Eat_Blood\"><\/span>Do Ants Eat Blood?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/scifaqs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/are-ants-attracted-to-blood-1024x536.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2486\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scifaqs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/are-ants-attracted-to-blood-1024x536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/scifaqs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/are-ants-attracted-to-blood-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/scifaqs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/are-ants-attracted-to-blood-768x402.jpg 768w, https:\/\/scifaqs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/are-ants-attracted-to-blood.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image by <a href=\"https:\/\/pixabay.com\/users\/qimono-1962238\/?utm_source=link-attribution&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=image&amp;utm_content=1813410\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Arek Socha<\/a> from <a href=\"https:\/\/pixabay.com\/?utm_source=link-attribution&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=image&amp;utm_content=1813410\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Pixabay<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, ants eat blood. Blood can serve as a <strong>nutritious food source for ants<\/strong>. It provides them with essentials like sugar and protein.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That said, eating blood is not a common behavior in ants. It typically occurs only when food is scarce. Ants usually just feed on other animals, plants, and sugary substances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_are_Ants_Attracted_to_Blood\"><\/span>Why are Ants Attracted to Blood?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ants are attracted to blood because of the substances that it contains.<\/strong> These substances are attractive to them as they help them survive and function. Specifically, here\u2019s why ants are attracted to blood and these substances:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Energy_Source\"><\/span>Energy Source<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Blood can be an <strong>attractive energy source due to its glucose content<\/strong>. This glucose plays a major role in respiration. It allows the body to obtain energy to power the cellular processes required to stay alive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, blood also contains lipids. Like glucose, these can provide energy. They can also be broken into fatty acids. These acids serve as building blocks for cuticular waxes. They\u2019re also used for the synthesis of certain pheromones and defensive compounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Source_of_Vitamins\"><\/span>Source of Vitamins<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Vitamins are essential nutrients that allow ants to function properly and stay healthy.<\/strong> Vitamins A and E for instance, play a role in the synthesis of pigments and reproduction.\u00a0 As antioxidants, they also help in detoxification and protect against infections. [<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/B9780128028568000065?via%3Dihub\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/B9780128028568000065?via%3Dihub\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Source_of_Protein\"><\/span>Source of Protein<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The urea and proteins in the blood make it a viable source of protein. Ants use these to <strong>produce amino acids and other forms of protein<\/strong> as needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Source_of_Sodium\"><\/span>Source of Sodium<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The salts in the blood provide ants with sodium. <strong>Ants need sodium for muscular and nerve function.<\/strong> They also need it to <strong>maintain fluid balance<\/strong> in their bodies. [<a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sodium_in_biology\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sodium_in_biology\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">3<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It isn\u2019t unusual for ants to seek out sodium. Apart from blood, they\u2019re also attracted to urine and saline solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Water\"><\/span>Water<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Water is essential for a number of processes like digestion and respiration. It\u2019s <strong>important for growth, development, and survival<\/strong>. Hence, it\u2019s a no-brainer why ants love water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most of the time, ants get their water from the moisture in food. However, blood contains water and can be a viable source of water as needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read this article to learn more about <a href=\"https:\/\/scifaqs.com\/are-ants-attracted-to-water\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"71\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">why ants are attracted to water<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Ants_Attracted_to_Period_Blood\"><\/span>Are Ants Attracted to Period Blood?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, <strong>ants are also attracted to period blood<\/strong>. Period blood is basically still blood. It also contains the substances that attract ants. Furthermore, ants are opportunistic eaters.\u00a0 They aren&#8217;t bothered by the decaying material in period blood. In fact, they\u2019d eat these decaying materials as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dracula_Ant_Blood-Sucking_Ant\"><\/span>Dracula Ant: Blood-Sucking Ant<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dracula ants are a type of ant found in Madagascar. They get their name after their unique feeding behavior, in which they <strong>suck the blood of their own larvae<\/strong>. They exclusively eat hemolymph despite the availability of other prey. [<a href=\"https:\/\/www.taxonomyaustralia.org.au\/post\/dracula-ants-drink-the-blood-of-their-children-and-pack-the-world-s-fastest-punch\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.taxonomyaustralia.org.au\/post\/dracula-ants-drink-the-blood-of-their-children-and-pack-the-world-s-fastest-punch\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">4<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Technically speaking, they eat hemolymph, the arthropod equivalent to blood. It contains similar substances to blood like water, salts, and organic compounds.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Related_Questions\"><\/span>Related Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/scifaqs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/do-ants-have-blood-1024x536.jpg\" alt=\"do ants have blood\" class=\"wp-image-2477\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scifaqs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/do-ants-have-blood-1024x536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/scifaqs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/do-ants-have-blood-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/scifaqs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/do-ants-have-blood-768x402.jpg 768w, https:\/\/scifaqs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/do-ants-have-blood.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo by <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@ajaylakshman2005?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Ajay Lakshman<\/a> on <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Unsplash<\/a>   <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Ants_Attracted_To_Urine\"><\/span>Are Ants Attracted To Urine?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, ants are attracted to urine. As with blood, <strong>ants are attracted to urine due to the substances that it contains<\/strong>. In fact, a number of the attractants in blood such as urea, sodium, sugar, and water, are also found in urine.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>See this article to learn more about <a href=\"https:\/\/scifaqs.com\/are-ants-attracted-to-urine\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2015\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">why ants are attracted to urine<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_Ants_Have_Blood\"><\/span>Do Ants Have Blood?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>No, <strong>ants don\u2019t have blood<\/strong>. They have hemolymph, a circulatory fluid found in arthropods. This hemolymph functions similarly to blood.\u00a0 It transports nutrients and hormones through the ant&#8217;s body.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The difference, however, is that hemolymph doesn\u2019t have hemoglobin. This means that it isn&#8217;t used for gas transport. It&#8217;s also the reason why it\u2019s usually clear-colored and not red like blood.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>See this article to learn more about <a href=\"https:\/\/scifaqs.com\/do-ants-have-blood\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2475\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hemolymph<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Summary_Are_Ants_Attracted_to_Blood\"><\/span>Summary: Are Ants Attracted to Blood?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To summarize, ants are attracted to blood. Blood contains substances that ants need to survive. These include water, sugar, urea, and other nutrients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That said, ants don\u2019t actively seek out blood. They generally only eat blood when it\u2019s readily available or when food is scarce.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Yes, ants are attracted to blood. Blood contains many substances that attract ants. These substances include water, sugar, vitamins, and protein. Ants need these substances to function and survive. Because of these substances, ants see blood as an attractive food source. 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