Pharoah Ant
Its name resulted from the mistaken belief that this ant was one of the plagues of Egypt in the time of the Pharaohs. Pharaoh ants have been strongly implicated in the spread of disease.
- Common Name: Pharoah Ant
- Scentific Name: Monomorium pharaonis (Linnaeus)
- Class/Order/Family: Insecta/Hymenoptera/Formicidea
- Metamorphosis: Complete
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Size
Workers monomorphic, about 1/16" long.
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Color
Body usually pale, varying from yellowish to reddish, with abdomen often darker to blackish.
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Biology
The colonies tend to be large with workers numbering in the thousands to several hundred-thousand.
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Habit
Nest in warm, humid areas near sources of food and/or water. Inside nests are usually located in inaccessible areas.
Milwaukee, Waukesha, Ozaukee, and Washington Counties