Monomorium ants (Monomorium floricola)
Monomorium floricola · Monomorium
Monomorium ants (Monomorium floricola). Recorded flying in June. Golden-orange head, golden-orange mesosoma, dark brown to black, glossy gaster. Golden-orange head and mesosoma sharply contrasting a darker, glossy gaster. Recorded near 12 of the 190 locations Dealate tracks.
When do Monomorium ants fly?
Recorded flying in June.
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Queen appearance
Golden-orange head, golden-orange mesosoma, dark brown to black, glossy gaster. Golden-orange head and mesosoma sharply contrasting a darker, glossy gaster.
fast, active walker; this widespread tramp species relocates colonies quickly via budding rather than solitary claustral founding
Founding care
Diet: Omnivorous (sugar water, honey, insects, meat, seeds nuts etc.)
Read more on AntWiki →Care data from antkeeping.info (CC BY 4.0).
Habitat
Soil · also under stones · typical for this genus
After a flight, watch bare or grassy ground for wingless queens. Scan stony ground, paths and kerbs for searching queens.
Recorded near
Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Logan CityCairnsBrownsvilleCape CoralGainesvilleIndianapolisJacksonvilleMiami, Hialeah, Fort Lauderdale, Pembroke Pines, Hollywood, Miramar, Coral Springs, Miami Gardens, Pompano Beach, DavieOrlando, Palm BayPort Saint Lucie, West Palm BeachTampa, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Lakeland, BrandonTucsonMore Monomorium species
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