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Pavement ant

Tetramorium caespitum

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Widely distributed across Asia (India), Europe (6 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Argentina, Venezuela).

🇦🇷 Argentina 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇮🇳 India 🇱🇺 Luxembourg 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇸 United States 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Animals)
Phylum
Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class
Insecta (Insects)
Order
Hymenoptera (Ants, Bees & Wasps)
Family
Formicidae
Genus
Tetramorium
Species
Tetramorium caespitum (Pavement ant)

Similar Species in Tetramorium

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Ant
Tetramorium lanuginosum
Not Evaluated
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Ant
Tetramorium insolens
Not Evaluated
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Ant
Tetramorium simillimum
Not Evaluated
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Ant
Tetramorium caldarium
Not Evaluated
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Guinea ant
Tetramorium bicarinatum
Not Evaluated
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Immigrant Pavement Ant
Tetramorium immigrans
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Pavement ant?
The scientific name of Pavement ant is Tetramorium caespitum. It belongs to the genus Tetramorium.
What is the conservation status of Pavement ant?
Pavement ant (Tetramorium caespitum) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Pavement ant live?
Pavement ant is found in Widely distributed across Asia (India), Europe (6 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Argentina, Venezuela).. Countries include Argentina, Belgium, Denmark, India, Luxembourg, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, United States, Venezuela.
What family does Pavement ant belong to?
Pavement ant (Tetramorium caespitum) belongs to the genus Tetramorium, which is part of the taxonomic family Formicidae.
Is Pavement ant endangered?
No, Pavement ant (Tetramorium caespitum) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Pavement ant belong to?
Pavement ant (Tetramorium caespitum) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Pavement ant?
The closest relatives of Pavement ant in the genus Tetramorium include Ant, Ant, Ant, Ant, Guinea ant.

Native Range — 10 Countries

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Genus Tetramorium — 7 Species

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Ant
Tetramorium caldarium
NE 🐾
Ant
Tetramorium insolens
NE 🐾
Ant
Tetramorium simillimum
NE 🐾
Ant
Tetramorium lanuginosum
NE 🐾
Guinea ant
Tetramorium bicarinatum
NE 🐾
Immigrant Pavement Ant
Tetramorium immigrans
NE
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Pavement ant
Tetramorium caespitum
LC
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