Odorous ants (Tapinoma minutum)

Tapinoma minutum · Tapinoma

Odorous ants (Tapinoma minutum). Recorded flying in March. Tiny ant, pale tan to brown body with a somewhat darker gaster. Recorded near 7 of the 306 locations Dealate tracks.

When do odorous ants fly?

Recorded flying in March.

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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

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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, Logan City Cairns Melbourne, City of Port Phillip Newcastle Sunshine Coast Sydney, Central Coast Townsville

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