Argentine ant
US /ˌɑːr.dʒənˌtiːn ˈænt/
UK /ˌɑːr.dʒənˌtiːn ˈænt/
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a small, dark brown ant (Linepithema humile) native to northern Argentina, known for forming supercolonies and being an invasive species worldwide
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The Argentine ant is a highly invasive species that can displace native ant populations.
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Controlling Argentine ant infestations can be very challenging.