🌿Native Nature

Argentine Ant

Linepithema humile

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Hymenoptera ›Family: Formicidae ›Genus: Linepithema

About

The Argentine ant, Linepithema humile (formerly Iridomyrmex humilis), is an ant native to northern Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, Bolivia and southern Brazil. It is an invasive species that has been established in many Mediterranean climate areas, inadvertently introduced by humans to many places, including South Africa, New Zealand, Japan, Easter Island, Australia, Europe, Hawaii, and the continental United States.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Argentine Ant?
The scientific name of Argentine Ant is Linepithema humile.
What kingdom does Argentine Ant belong to?
Argentine Ant belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Argentine Ant belong to?
Argentine Ant belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
What class does Argentine Ant belong to?
Argentine Ant belongs to the class Insecta.
What order does Argentine Ant belong to?
Argentine Ant belongs to the order Hymenoptera.
What family does Argentine Ant belong to?
Argentine Ant belongs to the family Formicidae.
What genus does Argentine Ant belong to?
Argentine Ant belongs to the genus Linepithema.