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last updated 23.Nov.2007


Paratrechina

Paratrechina is a genus of small formicine ants with a worldwide distribution. Most species are generalist foragers that nest opportunistically in soil, leaf litter, and rotting wood.  Human commerce has spread several species around the globe, including the common black crazy ant P. longicornis, pictured below.


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Paratrechina fulva

Paratrechina longicornis

Paratrechina longicornis

Paratrechina longicornis

Paratrechina longicornis

Paratrechina longicornis

Paratrechina longicornis

Paratrechina longicornis

Paratrechina longicornis

Paratrechina terricola

Paratrechina terricola

Paratrechina vividula

Paratrechina vividula

Paratrechina sp.

Paratrechina sp.

Paratrechina sp.

Paratrechina sp.

Paratrechina sp.

Paratrechina sp.

Paratrechina sp.


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