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Pavement Ant (Tetramorium
Caespitum)
Prevalence : Widespread |
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Appearance
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Light brown to black, appendages lighter than rest of the body; about
one-tenth inch long; parallel lines on head and thorax; antennae of 12
segments. |
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Habits :
Invade homes foraging for food
throughout the year; nests are outdoors under stones, along curbing or
in cracks of pavement; can nest indoors in walls and under floors. |
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Diet :
Omnivorous; will eat many things,
but prefer greasy and sweet foods. |
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Reproduction
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Queen produces five to 20 eggs per day;
brood develops in about 40 days; young go through 3 larval stages. |
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Other Information
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Slow-moving; a particular nuisance around homes with slab-on-grade
construction. |
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