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Immigrant Pavement Ant

Tetramorium immigrans

Taxonomy

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

About

Tetramorium immigrans—also known as the immigrant pavement ant, pavement ant, and the sugar ant in parts of North America—is an ant native to Europe, which also occurs as an introduced pest in North America. Its common name comes from the fact that colonies in North America usually make their nests under pavement. This is one of the most commonly seen ants in North America, being well adapted to urban and suburban habitats. It is distinguished by...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Immigrant Pavement Ant?
The scientific name of Immigrant Pavement Ant is Tetramorium immigrans.
What kingdom does Immigrant Pavement Ant belong to?
Immigrant Pavement Ant belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Immigrant Pavement Ant belong to?
Immigrant Pavement Ant belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
What class does Immigrant Pavement Ant belong to?
Immigrant Pavement Ant belongs to the class Insecta.
What order does Immigrant Pavement Ant belong to?
Immigrant Pavement Ant belongs to the order Hymenoptera.
What family does Immigrant Pavement Ant belong to?
Immigrant Pavement Ant belongs to the family Formicidae.
What genus does Immigrant Pavement Ant belong to?
Immigrant Pavement Ant belongs to the genus Tetramorium.