Linepithema is a genus of small ants in the subfamily Dolichoderinae, comprising 20 species native to a range spanning northern Mexico, east into the Caribbean and south into northern Argentina, occurring at elevations from sea level up to 4,000 meters in the Andes. Two members have spread globally through human activity, including the Argentine ant, an invasive species with a notable presence in Mediterranean climates worldwide.
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Taxonomic Rank Scientific Name Member Species/Taxa Count Geographic DistributionNative range from northern Mexico, east into the Caribbean, and south into northern Argentina 1 Defining CharacteristicsSmall ants in the subfamily Dolichoderinae. 1 Sources
1. Linepithema - Wikipedia
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is a genus of small ants
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Genus: Linepithema Mayr, 1866
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Diversity: 20 species
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Their native distribution ranges from northern Mexico, east into the Caribbean, and south into northern Argentina
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small ants in the subfamily Dolichoderinae
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