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Acrobat Ant
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Worker Size: |
1/8" - 1/4" |
| Color: |
Usually dark brown or black, or may have head and thorax reddish brown. |
| Distribution: |
Throughout U.S. east of Rockies. |
| Swarming: |
Mid-June to late September |
| Nests: |
In exposed soil, under stones, in logs, hollow plant stems, stumps, dead trees and telephone poles. Also in decayed or unsound wood in buildings. Constructs galleries similar to carpenter ants. |
| Food: |
Other insects, including winged termites. Attend aphids for honeydew. Prefer sweets and meats or food with high protein content. |
| Comments |
Colonies large. Workers may appear at times to be slow-moving. Hold heart-shaped gaster over body when disturbed. Often builds shelters of plant or earthen materials over aphids which it tends for honeydew. |
