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[238] [239] M. pyriformis is considered the most dangerous ant in the world by the Guinness World Records. [240] M. inquilina is the only species of this genus that is considered vulnerable by the IUCN, although the conservation status needs updating. [241] [242]
This placement, however, was short lived and the ant was placed in the M. gulosa species group one month after it was placed in the M. cephalotes species group. [14] M. pyriformis is commonly known as the black bull-ant, brown bulldog ant or the inch ant, which references the colour and notably large size of the ant. [15] [16] [17]
Crazy ant, gramang ant, long-legged ant, Maldive ant, yellow crazy ant: Invasive in Australia, Hawaii, and Indian Ocean islands. Anoplophora glabripennis: Insect Asian long-horned beetle, starry sky beetle Invasive in North America, and established and potentially invasive in parts of Europe. Native to East Asia. Aphanomyces astaci: Pseudo-fungus
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, as well as ...
Most Old World army ants are divided between the tribes Aenictini and Dorylini. Aenictini contains more than 50 species of army ants in the single genus, Aenictus. However, the Dorylini contain the genus Dorylus, the most aggressive group of driver ants; 70 species are known. [citation needed]
Close-up photos show the punk ant. It has a jet-black body with a row of bright yellow-orange hair sticking up along its back. Henderson described the insect as “the world’s most punk rock ant.”
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"Floating fire ant colonies can look like ribbons, streamers, mats, rafts, or an actual 'ball' of ants floating on the water." Nester says that Texans should try to avoid trekking through ...