Scientific illustration of Plagiolepis fuscula (Black Restless ant) - showing key identification features including head, thorax, and gaster.

Black Restless ant

Plagiolepis fuscula

Non-Parasitic Queen No Gamergate
Sci. Name
Plagiolepis fuscula
Tribe
Plagiolepidini
Subfamily
Formicinae
Author
Emery, 1895
Common Name
Black Restless ant
Distribution
Found in 2 countries
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Introduction

Plagiolepis fuscula (Black Restless ant) is an ant speciesof the genusPlagiolepis , belonging to the subfamily Formicinae and tribe Plagiolepidini . It is documented in 2 countries , including Mozambique, South Africa .

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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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