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Tetramorium immigrans
About Tetramorium immigrans
Tetramorium immigrans (Tetramorium caespituma) is the Pavement Ant or Sugar Ant. It belongs to the order Hymenoptera and the family Formicidae. This invertebrate animal is native to North America and is very fond of open and bright habitats. There are three modes of locomotive ants: trotting, climbing, and scurrying.
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Common Name
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Immigrant Pavement Ant, Pavement Ant, Sugar Ant
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Conservation Status
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Extinct (EX)
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Tetramorium caespituma
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Species
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Tetramorium caespitum
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Genus
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Tetramorium
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SubFamily
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Pomacanthus
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Family
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Formicidae
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SuperFamily
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Formicoidea
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Order
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Hymenoptera
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Class
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Insecta
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Phylum
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Arthropoda
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Characteristics
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Get to know the traits and characteristics of the Tetramorium immigrans |
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Color
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Black
Dark Brown
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Pattern
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Solid
Spotted
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Characteristics
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sharp wall anterior
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Min Height
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0.1 Inches or 1 meters |
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Max Height
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0.16 Inches or 1 meters |
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Specific Information
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Detailed information that may be more specific than physically visible characteristics. |
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Spinal Column
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Invertebrata |
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Vision Systems
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Compound Eyes
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Animal Care
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This term covers all aspects of animal care. |
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Maintenance
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medium |
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Temperament, Personality, and Feeding Habits
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Learn more about the characteristics of the Tetramorium immigrans including personality, temperament, and feeding behaviors. |
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Intelligence
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Medium |
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Feeding habits
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Omnivores
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Temperament
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Energetic
Sociable
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Modes of Locomotion
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Climbing
Trotting
Scurrying
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Energy Level
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Moderate Energy |
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Life Cycle and Reproduction
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Each type of animal has a different life cycle, here are details about the Tetramorium immigrans. |
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Lifespan
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5 Years |
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Reproductive System
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Oviparous
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Animal Habitat, Ecosystem, Native Area
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Things to know about the natural environment of animals where they live and survive, and the distribution of populations across different regions. |
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Habitat
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Terrestrial |
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Ecosystem
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Forests
Mountain
Urban
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Country
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North America
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