Scientific illustration of Pheidole spinulosa (Thorny House ant) - showing key identification features including head, thorax, and gaster.

Thorny House ant

Pheidole spinulosa

Non-Parasitic Queen No Gamergate
Sci. Name
Pheidole spinulosa
Tribe
Attini
Subfamily
Myrmicinae
Author
Forel, 1910
Common Name
Thorny House ant
Distribution
Found in 3 countries
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Introduction

Pheidole spinulosa (Thorny House ant) is an ant speciesof the genusPheidole , belonging to the subfamily Myrmicinae and tribe Attini . It is documented in 3 countries , including Kenya, South Africa, Zimbabwe .

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Status by country, from Kass et al. 2022 & Wong et al. 2023

Native Invasive Introduced (indoor) Intercepted Unknown
Data Sources
Year Range 2000 - 2026
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