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Argentine Ant Facts for Kids

This type of ant is from Argentina and Brazil and was probably introduced to the United States in freight ships around the 1890’s. These ants can be found in southern states as well as California, Illinois, Maryland, Missouri, Oregon and Washington.

  • Size: 1/16" to 1/4"
  • Shape: Segmented, Oval
  • Color: Dark brown to black and shiny
  • Legs: 6
  • Wings: Varies
  • Antenna: Yes
  • Common Name: Argentine ant
  • Kingdom: Animalia
  • Phylum: Arthropoda
  • Class: Insects
  • Order: Hymenoptera
  • Family: Formicidae
  • Species: Linepithema humile

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