Ants in Manhattan (IMAGE) North Carolina State University Caption Pavement ants (Tetramorium) are on human food in a Manhattan street median. In a recent biodiversity study in Manhattan, pavement ants were the most common species found on street medians. The study was conducted by researchers from North Carolina State University. Credit Amy Savage, North Carolina State University Usage Restrictions Photo credit must be given. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.