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Tapinoma

Ant genus · 87 species · 94 countries

Genus
Tapinoma
Subfamily
Dolichoderinae
Tribe
Tapinomini
Distribution
Found in 94 countries
Colony form
monogynous, polygynous, optionally polygynous
Nuptial flight
Jan, Feb, May, Jun, Jul, Dec
Species count
87 species (7 fossil)

About Tapinoma

Tapinoma is a genus within the family Formicidae , classified in the subfamily Dolichoderinae (tribe Tapinomini) . AntScout currently documents 87 species in this genus, distributed across 94 countries , including Afghanistan, Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Austria.

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 Tapinoma species have been recorded during: Jan, Feb, May, Jun, Jul, 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 Tapinoma Is Found

Species in this genus are documented in 94 countries:

AfghanistanAlgeriaArgentinaAustraliaAustriaAzerbaijanBahamasBelgiumBotswanaBrazilCameroonCanadaChinaColombiaComorosCosta RicaCroatiaCubaCyprusCzechiaCôte d'IvoireDominican RepublicEcuadorEgyptFijiFranceFrench PolynesiaGambiaGermanyGhanaGreeceGuamGuatemalaHaitiHondurasHong KongHungaryIndiaIndonesiaIran, Islamic Republic ofIsraelItalyJamaicaJapanJordanKenyaKorea, Republic ofKyrgyzstanLebanonLiberiaLibyaLuxembourgMadagascarMalaysiaMauritiusMayotteMexicoMoroccoMozambiqueNamibiaNetherlandsNicaraguaNigeriaPalauPanamaParaguayPhilippinesPortugalPuerto RicoRussian FederationRwandaRéunionSamoaSaudi ArabiaSenegalSingaporeSolomon IslandsSouth AfricaSpainSwedenSwitzerlandTaiwan, Province of ChinaTanzania, United Republic ofThailandTokelauTrinidad and TobagoTunisiaTürkiyeUkraineUnited Arab EmiratesUnited Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandUnited States of AmericaWallis and FutunaZimbabwe

Frequently Asked Questions

How many species does Tapinoma have?

The genus Tapinoma includes 87 species documented on AntScout, spread across 94 countries. 7 of these are fossil species.

Where do Tapinoma ants live?

Tapinoma species are found in 94 countries , including Afghanistan, Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Austria. Distribution varies by species - check individual species pages for precise range maps.

When do Tapinoma ants have their nuptial flight?

Nuptial flights of Tapinoma species have been observed in Jan, Feb, May, Jun, Jul, 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 Tapinoma ants?

Tapinoma 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 Tapinoma ants good for beginners?

This depends on the specific species. Some Tapinoma 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 Tapinoma Species (87)

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