Black odorous ant (Tapinoma nigerrimum)
Tapinoma nigerrimum · Tapinoma
Black odorous ant (Tapinoma nigerrimum). Recorded flying from April through May. Flights are typically seen during the day. Small and dark with a faint greasy sheen (odorous ants, they smell when crushed).
When do black odorous ants fly?
Recorded flying from April through May.
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Recorded at absolute latitudes between 35° and 45°.
Queen appearance
Small and dark with a faint greasy sheen (odorous ants, they smell when crushed). · typical for this genus
fast and erratic
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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