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Argentine Ant
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Worker Size: |
1/16" - 1/8" |
| Color: |
Light brown to brown |
| Distribution: |
Native to Brazil and Argentina. Imported and now occurs in most urban areas of Southeastern states and California. Alto found in St. Louis, Baltimore and Chicago. |
| Swarming: |
Swarms seldom occur. Usually made in next in early summer |
| Nests: |
Exposed soil or under cover in rotting wood, cavities or any dark moist situation. May move indoors in winder if if too wed or dry outdoors. |
| Food: |
Meats, insects, seeds, plant secretions, fruit, honeydew from aphides. Prefer sweets. |
| Comments |
Colonies very large with many queens. Workers aggressive and eliminate most other ants in area. Workers travel in well defined columns. Colonies frequently move. |
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