Argentine ant

noun

a small brown ant, Iridomyrmex humilis, introduced into the southern U.S. from South America: a household and fruit pest.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of Argentine ant¹

First recorded in 1905–10

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At first it might be hard to distinguish the red imported fire ant from the sugar-loving Argentine ant, but a key distinction is the red imported fire ants’ aggressive nature.

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Despite what the stream of ants in your back yard might indicate, the Argentine ant is not the only species in town.

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In March, Tobias and Mr. Zimmerman underwent weeks of basic Argentine ant training.

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From the American mink to the lionfish and the Argentine ant.

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Summer in California is Argentine ant season.

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