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Odorous House Ant (Tapinoma sessile)
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Copyright © 2011
Wisconsin Oecanthinancy
Ants under old tin -
Tapinoma sessile
Camass Wildlife Refuge, Jefferson County, Idaho, USA
April 29, 2011
Ants with ?larvae. Found under a piece of rusted tin.
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Contributed by
Wisconsin Oecanthinancy
on 1 May, 2011 - 5:59pm
Last updated 2 May, 2011 - 10:53am
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This ant is the closest thing to a ubiquitous species of all North American species, occurring from low deserts (near oases) to high mountain meadows, fens, prairies, forests and all sorts of human habitat. The brood is mostly larvae of the winged sexual forms that fly in late spring.
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James C. Trager
, 2 May, 2011 - 10:53am
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Thanks for the ID, James
...and for the information.
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Wisconsin Oecanthinancy
, 2 May, 2011 - 5:51pm
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