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Species of Texas; Download Data · 293 Species Imaged (out of 293 Total) Species Status: all. valid extant; Valid (with fossils) all; Click for more options! ... Non-imaged species (5): Aphaenogaster smithi, Colobopsis acuta, Crematogaster larreae, Nylanderia trageri, Solenopsis impolita. Acanthostichus davisi.
There are over 291 species of ants (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) in Texas (see The Common Ant Genera of Texas, a full-color identification key to the common ant genera of Texas). Most ant species are not considered to be pests.
One of the easiest methods to distinguish the various ants in Texas is to look at the color, shape, or size of the head, thorax, pedicel (1 or 2 segments connecting the thorax to the abdomen), and abdomen. Here are the most common species of ants in Texas and their unique characteristics.
In Texas, six ant species stand out: the imported red fire ant, pyramid ant, carpenter ant, crazy ant, acrobat ant, and Argentine ant. Understanding the differences between these species and their impact on the environment can help us better appreciate the diversity of the insect world in Texas.
7 lip 2021 · While many modern ants have basically this same mandibular morphology (although usually with additional teeth), a more typical groundplan is for the mandible to have an elongated masticatory margin and a prominent basal angle, giving the mandible a distinctive triangular shape.
Types of Ants Found in Texas #1 – Acrobat Ant (Crematogaster laeviuscula) Credit. This species of acrobat ant has been expanding its territory eastwards and has a distinct bi-colored body. The abdomen is a dark brown to black color while the rest of the body is a brighter orange-red.
Species in the Georegion list are based on the following sources: a) specimen records of valid species from the region, b) AntCat.org type locality information, and c) Curator added records. Curators may add or remove valid species or morphospecies from the list.
