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Argentine Ant (Linepithema humile) is an insect pest of insects and natural predators. It is a native of Brazil and was first detected in Louisiana in the 1890's.

A threat to citrus orchards and honeybees.

Scientific Name Common Name Options
Linepithema humileArgentine AntNAPIS Maps
News
10/29/2009 Argentine Ant Aggression Chemical Synthesized

Links
Lucid Factsheet
UC IPM - Key to Identifying Common Household Ants - Argentine ant
Argentine Ant - Virginia Cooperative Extension
Lucid Key to Invasive Ants of the Pacific
 
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