Pavement Ant

Tetramorium Caespitum

• Appearance: Light brown to black, appendages lighter than rest of the body; about 1/10" 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.