Coastal Brown Ant
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Coastal Brown Ant
Pheidole megacephala
Characteristics
Coastal brown ants are recognised as a highly invasive species of ants found globally. They have shiny heads and range in colour from yellow-brown to dark reddish. These ants have three distinct body parts: the head, thorax, and a considerably large abdomen. Unlike other ants, coastal brown ants have a smaller size, with adult ants measuring only between 1.5mm to 2.5mm in length.
Habitat
Coastal brown ants are adaptable to both indoor and outdoor environments and are commonly found in dry soil, lawns, agricultural areas, paving, and bricks. When inside, they may be observed on walls and skirting boards. Coastal brown ants are known to create mounds at the top of their nests and leave dirt near the edges of pavements, making them more visible. They typically feed on meat, sweets, fruit, and greasy foods.
Lifecycle
Coastal brown ants have one or two reproductive queens in each colony that shed their wings after mating. The rest of the colony consists of winged males that mate with the queen. The eggs hatch into larvae, which are then fed by the adults. After reaching adulthood, the wingless worker ants gather food and maintain the nest, while the soldier ants defend the colony. The queen ants have a lifespan of several years, whereas worker ants can only survive for about one year.
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