Solenopsis helena

Solenopsis helena

Classification

Class: Insecta
Order: Hymenoptera
Family: Formicidae

Solenopsis molesta is the best known species of Solenopsis thief ants. They get their names from their habit of nesting close to other ant nests, from which they steal food. They are also called grease ants because they are attracted to grease.

Distribution

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Countries in the Picchu catalog

Chile · 1

Sources and credits

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Solenopsis helena

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