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Monomorium

Ant genus · 301 species · 121 countries

Genus
Monomorium
Subfamily
Myrmicinae
Tribe
Solenopsidini
Distribution
Found in 121 countries
Colony form
monogynous, polygynous, optionally polygynous
Nuptial flight
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Jun, Jul, Aug, Nov, Dec
Species count
301 species (3 fossil)

About Monomorium

Monomorium is a genus within the family Formicidae , classified in the subfamily Myrmicinae (tribe Solenopsidini) . AntScout currently documents 301 species in this genus, distributed across 121 countries , including Afghanistan, Algeria, American Samoa, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina.

Species in this genus exhibit monogynous and polygynous and optionally polygynous colony structures. Monogynous colonies have a single reproductive queen, making them straightforward to start from a single founding queen - ideal for beginner ant keepers. Polygynous colonies can host multiple queens, allowing for rapid colony growth.

Nuptial flights of Monomorium species have been recorded during: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Jun, Jul, Aug, Nov, Dec. These flights are when new queens and males leave the nest to mate - the best time to find a founding queen in the wild.

Where Monomorium Is Found

Species in this genus are documented in 121 countries:

AfghanistanAlgeriaAmerican SamoaAntigua and BarbudaArgentinaAustraliaAzerbaijanBahamasBarbadosBelgiumBotswanaBrazilBurkina FasoCabo VerdeCameroonCanadaCayman IslandsCentral African RepublicChadChileChinaColombiaComorosCongo, Democratic Republic of theCosta RicaCubaCyprusCôte d'IvoireDominican RepublicEcuadorEgyptEl SalvadorEquatorial GuineaEritreaEswatiniEthiopiaFijiFinlandFranceFrench PolynesiaGabonGambiaGermanyGhanaGreeceGrenadaGuadeloupeGuamGuatemalaGuineaHong KongIndiaIndonesiaIran, Islamic Republic ofIsraelItalyJamaicaJapanJordanKenyaKorea, Republic ofLao People's Democratic RepublicLiberiaLibyaMadagascarMalawiMalaysiaMartiniqueMayotteMexicoMontserratMoroccoMozambiqueNamibiaNew CaledoniaNew ZealandNicaraguaNigeriaNorfolk IslandOmanPakistanPalauPalestine, State ofPapua New GuineaPhilippinesPolandPortugalPuerto RicoRussian FederationRwandaRéunionSaint Kitts and NevisSaint LuciaSaint Vincent and the GrenadinesSamoaSaudi ArabiaSenegalSerbiaSeychellesSingaporeSouth AfricaSouth SudanSpainSri LankaSudanTaiwan, Province of ChinaTanzania, United Republic ofThailandTogoTokelauTunisiaUgandaUnited Arab EmiratesUnited Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandUnited States of AmericaViet NamVirgin Islands (British)Virgin Islands (U.S.)YemenZambiaZimbabwe

Frequently Asked Questions

How many species does Monomorium have?

The genus Monomorium includes 301 species documented on AntScout, spread across 121 countries. 3 of these are fossil species.

Where do Monomorium ants live?

Monomorium species are found in 121 countries , including Afghanistan, Algeria, American Samoa, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina. Distribution varies by species - check individual species pages for precise range maps.

When do Monomorium ants have their nuptial flight?

Nuptial flights of Monomorium species have been observed in Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Jun, Jul, Aug, Nov, Dec. This is the best time to find a founding queen in the wild. Use the AntScout flight calendar for species-specific predictions.

Can I buy Monomorium ants?

Monomorium ants may be available from ant dealers depending on your region. Some species are popular in the hobby and regularly sold as founding queens or small colonies. Check local antkeeping communities or specialty shops in your country.

Are Monomorium ants good for beginners?

This depends on the specific species. Some Monomorium species are beginner-friendly with straightforward care requirements, while others may need specific conditions. Browse the individual species profiles below for care difficulty and requirements.

All Monomorium Species (301)

Click a species to view its full profile, including distribution map, care information, nuptial flight calendar, and identification photos.