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Longhorn Crazy Ant

Paratrechina longicornis

Taxonomy

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

About

The longhorn crazy ant (Paratrechina longicornis), also known as "black crazy ant", is a species of small, dark-coloured insect in the family Formicidae. These ants are commonly called "crazy ants" because instead of following straight lines, they dash around erratically. They have a broad distribution, including much of the tropics and subtropics, and are also found in buildings in more temperate regions, making them one of the most widespread ant species in the world. This species,...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Longhorn Crazy Ant?
The scientific name of Longhorn Crazy Ant is Paratrechina longicornis.
What is the conservation status of Longhorn Crazy Ant?
The Longhorn Crazy Ant has a conservation status of NNA.
What kingdom does Longhorn Crazy Ant belong to?
Longhorn Crazy Ant belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Longhorn Crazy Ant belong to?
Longhorn Crazy Ant belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
What class does Longhorn Crazy Ant belong to?
Longhorn Crazy Ant belongs to the class Insecta.
What order does Longhorn Crazy Ant belong to?
Longhorn Crazy Ant belongs to the order Hymenoptera.
What family does Longhorn Crazy Ant belong to?
Longhorn Crazy Ant belongs to the family Formicidae.
What genus does Longhorn Crazy Ant belong to?
Longhorn Crazy Ant belongs to the genus Paratrechina.