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Yellow Crazy Ant

Anoplolepis gracilipes

The Yellow Crazy Ant is a highly invasive ant species known for its erratic, frenetic movements and pale yellowish body color. Native to Africa and Asia, this ant has spread to many tropical and subtropical regions worldwide, often disrupting native ecosystems. Its colonies can …

Classification

Invertebrate

Family

Formicidae

Habitat

Tropical and subtropical forests, plantations, and disturbed habitats

Diet

Omnivore

Conservation status

Least Concern

Lifespan

Several months to 1 year (workers), up to several years (queens)

Weight

2–5 mg

Scientific name

Anoplolepis gracilipes

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Yellow Crazy Ants have caused ecological disasters on some islands by killing millions of land crabs and altering forest ecosystems.
Yellow Crazy Ants are named for their rapid, erratic running patterns; they do not sting, but spray formic acid as a defense. Their supercolonies can span large areas and displace native ants and small animals.

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