Solenopsis amblychila

Solenopsis amblychila
Scientific classification
Kingdom:Animalia
Clade:Euarthropoda
Class:Insecta
Order:Hymenoptera
Family:Formicidae
Subfamily:Myrmicinae
Genus:Solenopsis
Species: S. amblychila
Binomial name
Solenopsis amblychila
Wheeler, 1915
Solenopsis amblychila minor worker

Solenopsis amblychila is a species of ant (in the genus of "fire ants") native to the southwestern United States. It can withstand very dry conditions but can be found in well watered lawns, and is usually found to nest in soil, under rocks, or under pieces of wood. A notable feature of this species is its pale golden or yellow coloration which makes it commonly mistaken for Solenopsis aurea, which also has a golden coloration. Workers are known to be polymorphic, and contain both minor and major workers in colonies. [1][2][3]

References

  1. ↑ "Ant of the Week: Solenopsis amblychila". Wild About Ants. 2011-03-09. Retrieved 2018-07-25.
  2. ↑ "Solenopsis amblychila - AntWiki". www.antwiki.org. Retrieved 2018-07-25.
  3. ↑ "Solenopsis amblychila". www.tightloop.com. Retrieved 2018-07-25.
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