Ghost Ant
Distinctive Qualities
- One Node
- One size worker; 1/32 inch (1.5mm)
- Uneven thorax
- 12 antennal segments, no antennal club
- Head and thorax are dark, abdomen and legs are pale
Tip: This ant has a translucent abdomen, hence the name ghost ant.
Description
These ants are recognized by their
dark head and pale or tanslucent legs and gaster (abdomen). This colouring
makes this tiny any seem even smaller.
Scientific Classification
| Kingdom |
Animalia |
| Phylum |
Anthropoda |
| Class |
Insecta |
| Order |
Hymenoptera |
| Family |
Formicidae |
| Genus |
Tapinoma |
| Species |
T. Melanocephalum |
