Since their arrival in 2011, the "ManhattAnt" population has exploded in NYC, now competing with native species and colonizing diverse urban environments.
The "ManhattAnt" has expanded its range at an estimated rate of 1.2 miles per year, potentially impacting ecosystems across the eastern U.S.
Researchers confirmed the identity of the "ManhattAnt" as Lasius emarginatus, a European species, after observing their widespread presence in New York City.
These ants, while successful in their invasion of urban areas, might significantly disrupt local ecosystems if their population continues to grow unchecked.
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