Tapinoma melanocephalum
(Formicidae)
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Tapinoma melanocephalum
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Those pesky tramp ants (Pest Control Technology Online)
Polygyny, monomorphism, and colony dispersal by budding and fission allow tramp ant species to succesfully invade new territories. These and other characteristics that benefit tramp ants are discussed in this article.
Tapinoma melanocephalum overview from ISSG
The ecology, distribution, imacts, habitat, and management of Tapinoma melanocephalum are presented in this Invasive Species Specialist Group (ISSG) site.
Tapinoma melanocephalum description and ecology from GISD (ISSG)
A species description and information about the ecology of Tapinoma melanocephalum as an invasive species is provided from the Global Invasive Species Database (GISD). GISD was created and is maintained by IUCN's Invasive Species Specialist Group (ISSG).
Tapinoma melanocephalum (Fabricius, 1793) taxonomy from ITIS
ITIS, the Integrated Taxonomic Information System, lists taxonomic data for Tapinoma melanocephalum and allows searches of other databases.
Tapinoma melanocephalum impact information from GISD (ISSG)
Impact information regarding Tapinoma melanocephalum as an invasive species is provided from the Global Invasive Species Database (GISD). GISD was created and is maintained by IUCN's Invasive Species Specialist Group (ISSG).
Tapinoma melanocephalum management information from GISD (ISSG)
Management information for Tapinoma melanocephalum as an invasive species is provided from the Global Invasive Species Database (GISD). GISD was created and is maintained by IUCN's Invasive Species Specialist Group (ISSG).
Review of the efficacy of baits used for ant control and
eradication
Ant species have varying responses to toxins and baits used for their control. This extensive review of published reports is a preamble to the development of recommendations for New Zealand.
Urban ants and transportation of nosocomial bacteria
Tapinoma melanocephalum was found to be a carrier of staphylococcus, including antimicrobial drug-resistant strains, in a hospital setting (Neotropical Entomology, 2007).
Tapinoma melanocephalum images from JAnt
Images of Tapinoma melanocephalum, its description and distribution in Japan are on this Japanese Ant Database page.
Tapinoma melanocephalum images on AntWeb
This AntWeb site allows comparisons of close-up images of individuals within the species Tapinoma melanocephalum.
Yellow house ant (Tapinoma melanocephalum) SEM image
This SEM (scanning electron microscope) image of Tapinoma melanocephalum is a full lateral view.
Ants in Hawaii images
Images of many ant species found in Hawaii are on this page of photos taken by Neil Reimer, Hawaii State Department of Agriculture.
Ants from Moorea, Society Islands (American Museum of Natural History, 1908)
In 1906-1907, 13 ant species were collected for the American Museum on the island of Moorea (Eimeo), near Tahiti. Some of the species are listed by outdated names.
Insects and other invertebrates from Laysan Island (1963) 
This paper provides an annotated list of the insects and other invertebrates recorded from Laysan Island in the Leeward Chain of the Hawaiian Islands. Historical records and references for several ant species are included.
A survey of urban pest ants in the Florida peninsula (Florida Entomologist, 1995)
Eight species of ants were identified as key pests in Florida. The most common were Solenopsis invicta (14%), Tapinoma melanocephalum (14%), Paratrechina longicornis (14%), Camponotus abdominalis floridanus (12%), Monomorium pharaonis (11%), Camponotus tortuganus (8%), Pheidole megacephala (7%), and Paratrechina bourbonica (4%).
Tapinoma melanocephalum worldwide distribution from GISD (ISSG)
Worldwide distribution information about Tapinoma melanocephalum is provided from the Global Invasive Species Database (GISD). GISD was created and is maintained by IUCN's Invasive Species Specialist Group (ISSG).
Checklist of the ants of Fiji (Bishop Museum Occasional Papers, 2006).
This checklist of the ants of Fiji includes 138 currently valid species and subspecies: 91 Fijian endemics, 22 wide-ranging Pacific natives, and 25 exotics.
Effects of boric acid, fipronil, hydramethylnon, and diflubenzuron baits on colonies of ghost ants
The efficacy of a variety of toxic baits on Tapinoma melanocephalum is reported (J. Economic Entomology, 2003).
Predation by Tapinoma melanocephalum
on twospotted spider mites
T. melanocephalum is a significant predator of spider mites in Florida greenhouses (Florida Entomologist, 1995).
Determinants for the successful
establishment of exotic ants in
New Zealand
The exotic New Zealand ant fauna is examined for characteristics that predict or determine an exotic species' ability to establish. A predictive model based on quarantine records, climate, and ant species size was 71% accurate.
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