Scientific illustration of Tapinoma luteum ant - showing key identification features including head, thorax, and gaster.

Tapinoma luteum

Species Profile Data

Scientific Name
Tapinoma luteum
Distribution
Found in 9 countries
Kenya South Africa Zimbabwe Namibia Botswana Côte d'Ivoire Gambia Mozambique
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Tapinoma luteum Overview & Identification

Tapinoma luteum is an ant species of the genus Tapinoma, family Formicidae. It is primarily documented in 9 countries, including Kenya, South Africa, Zimbabwe. This species is characterized by its unique colony structure and non-parasitic founding nature.

Researching Tapinoma luteum provides valuable insights into myrmecology and social social structures. Detailed taxonomic data and occurrence records can be further explored via authoritative databases such as AntWeb or the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF).

Looking specifically at the Tapinoma luteum distribution, it has been documented across various regions. Understanding where Tapinoma luteum lives helps in identifying seasonal patterns and habitat preferences.

Colonies of Tapinoma luteum typically exhibit a unique colony structure. This species has a non-parasitic queen, meaning she can start a new colony independently.

Distribution

Highlighted regions indicate documented sightings across global databases.

1800 - 2026

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