Linepithema
is an inconspicuous but ecologically important ant of Neotropical forests and mountains. One species, the Argentine ant L. humile, has become a significant pest in mediterranean climates worldwide.
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Argentine ants (Linepithema humile) fighting. Argentine ants typically form large supercolonies comprising millions of ants and thousands of nests. Within these massive supercolonies fighting is rare, but ants from neighboring supercolonies readily attack each other.
Córdoba, Argentina
Argentine ants (Linepithema humile) fighting. Argentine ants typically form large supercolonies comprising millions of ants and thousands of nests. Within these massive supercolonies fighting is rare, but ants from neighboring supercolonies readily attack each other.
Córdoba, Argentina
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