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Paratrechina longicornis
Longhorn Crazy Ant, Black Crazy Ant
Paratrechina longicornis, commonly known as the longhorn crazy ant or black crazy ant, is a small dark-colored ant species in the family Formicidae. It is one of the most widely distributed ant species globally, found in nearly every tropical and subtropical location through human-mediated transport. The species exhibits remarkable adaptability to human-modified environments, thriving in urban centers, greenhouses, and buildings even in temperate climates. Its erratic, non-linear movement patterns earned it the common name 'crazy ant'. The species is considered one of the world's worst invasive ant species due to its ecological and economic impacts.