Brachymyrmex patagonicus is a South American rover ant that is spreading rapidly across the southern and western United States. Here, workers feed from a honey bait. Tucson, Arizona, USA - Alex Wild Photography - Insect Images

Brachymyrmex

is a formicine genus comprising some of the world's smallest ants. These diminutive ants- sometimes called "rover ants"- are native throughout the Americas, but several species have traveled to other parts of the world with human trade.

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alexwild > Brachymyrmex depilis workers and pupae in the brood nest. This species, while common across North America, is primarily subterranean and rarely seen above ground.

South Bristol, New York, USA

alexwild > Brachymyrmex obscurior is a South American species that has been introduced to tropical and subtropical climates around the world.

Archbold Biological Station, Florida, USA

alexwild > Brachymyrmex obscurior rover ants carry sand grains out from an excavation deep within their nest.

Archbold Biological Station, Florida, USA

alexwild > Brachymyrmex obscurior

Archbold Biological Station, Florida, USA

alexwild > Brachymyrmex patagonicus is a South American rover ant that is spreading rapidly across the southern and western United States. Here, workers feed from a honey bait.

Tucson, Arizona, USA

alexwild > Brachymyrmex patagonicus rover ants mating. This species is introduced to the United States from South America.

Tucson, Arizona, USA

alexwild > Brachymyrmex patagonicus

Tucson, Arizona, USA

Brachymyrmex patagonicus is a South American rover ant that is spreading rapidly across the southern and western United States. Here, workers feed from a honey bait.

Tucson, Arizona, USA

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