Species

Liometopum occidentale (Western velvety tree ant)

Liometopum occidentale. Photo: (c) Kim Cabrera, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-ND)

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Liometopum occidentale is a species of ants in the subfamily Dolichoderinae. Liometopum occidentale is often mistaken for carpenter ants (Camponotus spp.) by homeowners and pest management professionals. This mistaken identity is due to morphological and behavioral characteristics they share with carpenter ants; namely polymorphic workers, a smooth convex thoracic profile, and the tendency to excavate wood. Consequently, their importance as structural pests may be greatly under reported, especially in California, Oregon, and Washington, United States.

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Where in Humboldt

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