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.
Recorded near
Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Logan CityCairnsMelbourne, City of Port PhillipNewcastleSydney, Central Coast, WollongongMore Tapinoma species
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