Anoplolepis custodiens (Smith, F. 1858)

Anoplolepis custodiens, the Common Pugnacious Ant, is a robust reddish-brown formicine native to Sub-Saharan Africa where it is considered a major indigenous pest. Although A. custodiens is not known to have established populations outside of its native range, the species is occasionally intercepted at ports of entry in the United States. A suite of life-history traits suggest A. custodiens could become a serious pest if it were to establish outside of its native range.