Acrobat Ant
Their name is descriptive of the ant’s habit of raising its body over its head, like an acrobat, especially when disturbed.
- Common Name: Acrobat Ant
- Scentific Name: Crematogaster spp.
- Class/Order/Family: Insecta/Hymenoptera/Formicidea
- Metamorphosis: Complete
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Size
Workers monomorphic: about 1/16-1/8"; Queens: range up to 3/8"
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Color
Light brown to black, sometimes multicolored.
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Biology
Most structure-infesting species are described as nesting in moderate to large colonies.
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Habit
Acrobat ants nest in wood that is moist or decayed and under rocks. Workers enter structures by trailing along tree limbs and utility lines.
Milwaukee, Waukesha, Ozaukee, and Washington Counties