Tapinoma sessile

    • Tapinoma sessile

    Odorous House Ants
    Although a common household pest, Tapinoma sessile are not actually invasive; they simply happen to thrive in residential and manicured locations. When crushed, workers release a distinctive rotten-coconut/stale bleu cheese odor.

    • Minor Worker Size: 3 mm

      Queen Size: 5 mm

       

      Subfamily: Dolichoderinae

      Species Tribe: Tapinomini

       

      Coloration/Hue: Black with brown highlights

      Nuptial Flight (TOY): April - June

      Nuptial Flight (TOD): Morning - Midday

       

      Polymorphic: No

      Polygynous: Yes

      Polydomous: Yes

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