Longhorn Crazy Ant
Paratrechina longicornis
A tiny, long-legged ant common in warm urban areas, gardens, leaf litter, and disturbed habitats, often nesting under stones, bark, or building materials. It forages rapidly in erratic paths, feeding on nectar, honeydew, scraps, dead insects, and small soft-bodied prey. Workers use their mandibles for handling food and defense, and can spray formic acid from the tip of the abdomen. This species is a successful global “tramp ant,” easily transported by human commerce and known for its exceptionally long antennae.
- Type
- Swift / Venom
- Conservation status
- NE
Growth chain
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- Longhorn Crazy Ant
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