Japanese Pavement Ant
Tetramorium tsushimae
The larva is a pale, legless grub that remains deep inside a protected nest chamber. It is fed regurgitated liquids and small pieces of protein by adult workers, growing rapidly through several molts. Its small mouthparts can chew soft food, but it cannot forage or travel independently. Larvae can help process food within the nest, acting as living digestive units in some ant colonies.
- Type
- Burrow
- Conservation status
- NE
Growth chain
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- Japanese Pavement Ant
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