Anoplolepis gracilipes
Color: Translucent yellow
Size: 4 – 5 mm
Shape: Long slender body, smooth skeleton
Diet: Insects, small invertebrates, sugary substances
Habitat: Southeast Asia, Australia, Africa
They move quickly and erratically.
There is more than one queen.
They compete with other ant species.
They damage the ecosystem in the area they invade.
They damage crops and plants.
They don’t bite, but they can spray formic acid, which causes irritation.
They damage the ecosystem as they feed on small insects and other animals.
They damage plants and cause mold growth.
If they spray formic acid on people, they cause irritation.
Ant trails are visible in damp areas.
Their nests are observed in soil and leaf piles.
Destruction of plants
Destruction of food fields
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