write in detail about the different types of ants
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There are more than 12,000 species of ants all over the world. An ant can lift 20 times its own body weight. If a second grader was as strong as an ant, she would be able to pick up a car! Some queen ants can live for many years and have millions of babies!
TYPES OF ANTS
While there are more than 12,000 known species of ant, only a handful are a threat to your home’s privacy. Learn more about the different types of ants.
Ants occur in wide variety over all regions of the world. They have a vast number of different species. In fact, more than 12,000 different ant species have been identified. But while their ranks are large, only a small fraction of these species are considered home invading pests.
Determining the types of ants in your home depends on a number of factors, including appearance, habitat and the region where you live. An ant's body can have one or two nodes, or "humps," on its thorax which helps identify the species. Species vary in both size and color as well. Some ants can bite and some can sting, while others, such as the fire ant, can both bite and sting. Below is a list of ant species commonly found in or near homes, according to the Mallis Handbook of Pest Control by Arnold Mallis.
Acrobat ants
(Crematogaster) Worker ants are about 2.5 to 3 millimeters long with two nodes. Their color varies from yellow-brown to brown and red-black to all black. They nest outside, primarily in moist wood and inside damaged wood structures, and sometimes in foam panel insulation. When threatened, worker ants of this species will lift their abdomens above their heads, resembling a scorpion. As they run with their abdomen held in the air, it gives the appearance that they are tumbling, hence the name, "acrobat ant." These types of ants are aggressive and will sting, although they are not frequent indoor invaders. They are commonly found throughout the Eastern United States.
Argentine ants (Linepithema humile)
Worker ants are about 2.2 to 2.8 millimeters long and have one node. Their color varies from light to dark brown. Outdoors, they nest in a variety of areas throughout the winter and in shadier spots during the summer. Indoors, they are sometimes found in wall insulation or voids. If stepped on, workers emit a musty smell. These ant types do not have the ability to sting. They are most commonly found throughout the Southeastern United States, California and Hawaii.