Liometopum occidentale
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Liometopum occidentale, also called the velvety tree ant,[1] is a species of ant in the subfamily Dolichoderinae. Liometopum occidentale is often mistaken for carpenter ants (Camponotus spp.) by homeowners and pest management professionals. This mistaken identity is due to morphological and behavioral characteristics they share with carpenter ants; namely polymorphic workers, a smooth convex thoracic profile, and the tendency to excavate wood. Consequently, their importance as structural pests may be greatly under reported, especially in California, Oregon, and Washington, United States.[2]
Quick Facts Velvety tree ant, Scientific classification ...
Velvety tree ant | |
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L. occidentale worker from the United States | |
Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Hymenoptera |
Family: | Formicidae |
Subfamily: | Dolichoderinae |
Genus: | Liometopum |
Species: | L. occidentale |
Binomial name | |
Liometopum occidentale Emery, 1895 | |
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