Linepithema

Linepithema is a genus of small ants in the subfamily Dolichoderinae.

Distribution

Their native distribution rage from northern Mexico, east into the Caribbean, and south into northern Argentina. Two species have been spread around the world by human activities: L. iniquum and L. humile. The latter is better known as the Argentine ant, an invasive species with notable presence in Mediterranean climates. Linepithema species are found from sea level and up to 4,000 meters above sea level in the Andes.

Species

Linepithema anathema

Linepithema angulatum

Linepithema aztecoides

Linepithema cerradense

Linepithema cryptobioticum

Linepithema dispertitum

Linepithema flavescens

Linepithema fuscum

Linepithema gallardoi

Linepithema humile

Linepithema inacatum

Linepithema iniquum

Linepithema keiteli

Linepithema leucomelas

Linepithema micans

Linepithema neotropicum

Linepithema oblongum

Linepithema piliferum

Linepithema pulex

Linepithema tsachila

References

External links

Dolichoderinae

Ant genera

Hymenoptera of North America

Hymenoptera of South America