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Order: Hymenoptera / Family: Formicidae
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In Singapore, there are at least 280 species of ants according to the DNA website. In a survey reported in 2012, 18 ant species were identified around healthcare facilities in Singapore [1]. In Southeast Asia region, Thailand recorded 247 known ant species in a publication in 2005 [2].

References:

[1] Man LS, Lee CY. Structure-invading pest ants in healthcare facilities in Singapore. Sociobiology 2012;59(1):241-249. | Read article |

[2] Jaitrong W, Nabhitabhata J. A list of known ant species of Thailand (Formicidae: Hymenoptera). Thai Nat Hist Museum J 2005;1(1):9-54. | Read article |

Online resources on ants in Southest Asia: | Ants and termites of Malaysia | Ants of Singapore | Ants Community Singapore | Malaysian Formic Lover's | Every place has a wild side |


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