Time for the black ant challenge! Can you correctly identify the black ants pictured here?
All entrants who successfully identify all four species will go into a draw to win a $500 conference voucher. The correct answers and winner will be published in the next issue of Professional Pest Manager magazine.
(Note: this competition has now closed. Answers found at the bottom of the page.)
Species 1
Species 2
Species 3
Species 4
Answers
- Species 1: white-footed house ant (Technomyrmex sp.)
- Species 2: tyrant ant (Iridomyrmex bicknelli)
- Species 3: black crazy ant (Paratrechina longicornis)
- Species 4: black house ant (Ochetellus glaber)
