Odorous ants (Tapinoma minutum)

Tapinoma minutum · Tapinoma
Odorous ants (Tapinoma minutum). Recorded flying in September. Tiny ant, pale tan to brown body with a somewhat darker gaster. Recorded near 5 of the 190 locations Dealate tracks.

When do odorous ants fly?

Recorded flying in September.

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Queen appearance

Tiny ant, pale tan to brown body with a somewhat darker gaster.
fast, erratic scurrying typical of Tapinoma, gaster raised over the thorax when alarmed
No founding care data for Tapinoma minutum yet.

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.

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