Tapinoma melanocephalum
(Formicidae)
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Tapinoma melanocephalum
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A message from Dr. David Duffy, Pacific Cooperative Studies Unit (PCSU), University of Hawaii (posted 05 November 2012): Because of a lack of funds, HEAR (www.hear.org) may close as soon as December 15, although there may be enough funds to extend it until February 15. This will mean several things. The web site will be placed on a new server although it is not clear who will pay for the server or for transitioning the site. HEAR data will not be updated. The Pacific Ecosystems at Risk (PIER) (http://www.hear.org/pier/abtproj.htm) site will also become frozen, as will numerous books, reports and papers (http://www.hear.org/). As software evolves we will likely lose the ability to access the data. The various list servers will need new owners, otherwise moderated lists will cease to function altogether, while other lists will not be able to add or delete members. The photo collection (http://www.hear.org/starr/images/?o=plants) will remain accessible, but only through a third party site that will charge for access. I should point out that we have already lost the original homes of both the Pacific Basin Information Node (PBIN) and Pacific Ecosystems at Risk (PIER) although they have found temporary refuges. Together with HEAR, they represent the corporate memory both here in Hawaii and across the Pacific of efforts to sustain our natural ecosystems and agriculture against problems caused by species alien to the islands. HEAR also serves as the glue that holds the community together, providing information and facilitating communication. I just hope hindsight is kind to this decision.
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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).
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.
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.
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).
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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