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The pharaoh ant

Latin: Monomorium pharaonis. A tiny, bright yellow ant. The workers are only approximately 2 mm long. It is originally a tropical species, which has spread across the world through imports. In Northern Europe it has been known since the 1920s. In Northern Europe, the pharaoh ant depends on heated buildings. The pharaoh ant is most […]

Pharaoh ant

Latin: Monomorium pharaonis This small yellowish-red ant gets its popular and specific names from the fact that it was erroneously believed to have been one of the plagues of ancient Egypt. In fact, it came originally from the tropics and reached Europe in the early years of this century. It is completely dependent upon heated […]

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