Argentine ant
(Linepithema humile)
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State List - This map identifies those states that list this species on their invasive species list or law. For more information, visit Invasive.org
Invasive Listing Sources
Taxonomic Rank
| Kingdom: Animalia |
| Phylum: Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: Hexapoda |
| Class: Insecta |
| Infraclass: Neoptera |
| Subclass: Pterygota |
| Order: Hymenoptera |
| Suborder: Apocrita |
| Superfamily: Vespoidea |
| Family: Formicidae |
| Subfamily: Dolichoderinae |
| Genus: Linepithema |
| Subject: Linepithema humile (Mayr) |
Synonyms and Other Names
Related Scientific Names:
Iridomyrmex humilis Mayr (Synonym)
References
Common Name Reference: Common Names of Insects and Related Organisms
Scientific Name Reference: Nomina Insecta Nearctica Database