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 Pavement Ant (Tetramorium Caespitum)
Prevalence : Widespread
Appearance : Light brown to black, appendages lighter than rest of the body; about one-tenth inch long; parallel lines on head and thorax; antennae of 12 segments.
Habits : Invade homes foraging for food throughout the year; nests are outdoors under stones, along curbing or in cracks of pavement; can nest indoors in walls and under floors.
 
Diet : Omnivorous; will eat many things, but prefer greasy and sweet foods.
Reproduction : Queen produces five to 20 eggs per day; brood develops in about 40 days; young go through 3 larval stages.
 
Other Information : Slow-moving; a particular nuisance around homes with slab-on-grade construction.
 
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