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Pharaoh Ant

Monomorium pharaonis

Classification

Class
Insecta

The pharaoh ant (Monomorium pharaonis) is a small (2 mm) yellow or light brown, almost transparent ant notorious for being a major indoor nuisance pest, especially in hospitals. A cryptogenic species, it has now been introduced to virtually every area of the world, including Europe, the Americas, Australasia and Southeast Asia. It is a major pest in the United States, Australia, and Europe.

Distribution

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United Kingdom · 15Belgium · 12Germany · 5Netherlands · 4Spain · 3France · 2Switzerland · 2Italy · 1Peru · 1