Rover Ants
Rover ants are monomorphic meaning there is no difference in size between the different workers.
Rover ants. Signs of infestation of rover ants. Their swollen bodies look striped. It is thought that this invasive species was introduced to the u s. Rover ants are an invasive species that reached the united states from outside.
Rover ants nest under stones in the soil or in rotting wood. Rover ants often referred to as dark rover ants vary in color from pale yellow to a dark brown black with uneven shaped bodies and usually measure 1 16 to 1 12. They are now common near the gulf of mexico the south and the west although they can be found in almost any of the contiguous states. Outdoors these very tiny ants live in yard litter trash piles cinder blocks and mulch.
It is established in the gulf states and in some urban areas of arizona and nevada. Rover ants are tiny 1 16 to 1 12 inch long small dark brown to pale blond ants. The dark rover ant brachymyrmex patagonicus mayr is a tiny ant native to argentina and paraguay that was introduced relatively recently to the united states. Rover ants are another of the invasive ant species that were introduced into the u s.
Rover ants are most often seen as dead winged alates floating in pools in large numbers. The dark rover ant brachymyrmex patagonicus is a relatively new ant pest in the u s. The dark rover ant is one of the smallest indoor ant pest species. It is one of approximately 38 known species worldwide.
Rover ants are common along the gulf of mexico and in some cities of arizona california and nevada. Since then they have spread throughout the southern united states including north texas. From other parts of the world and have progressively spread their distribution primarily to the southern coastal states. The winged rover ants are usually the most visible.
There are about 10 species of rover ants in this country. They may be seen excitedly running up and down vertical objects in yards such as blades of grass chairs and fence posts accompanied by larger winged individuals.