CAN YOU IDENTIFY THESE FOUR SPECIES OF BLACK ANT?

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)
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