![]() ![]() Thief ants ( Solenopsis molesta complex) are very similar in appearance to the pharaoh ant however they have a 10-segmented antenna with a 2-segmented club. It is most easily distinguished from the equally tiny dark rover ant by its lighter yellow to orange color however close examination will also reveal that it has 2-segmented pedicel, and a 12-segmented antenna with a 3-segmented club. The pharaoh ant, Monomorium pharaonis, is one of the smallest (2 mm-long) indoor ant pests.
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