About Temnothorax curvispinosus
Temnothorax curvispinosus, commonly called the acorn ant, is an ant species that belongs to the genus Temnothorax. This species is common and widely distributed across the eastern United States, where it typically inhabits forested areas. These ground-dwelling ants build their nests in plant cavities, within soil, or under rocks. The common name "acorn ant" comes from their ability to live inside hollowed acorns. Acorn ants can be found in both rural and urban habitats. This species is temperature-sensitive, and urban environments are generally hotter and experience more rapid temperature changes than rural environments. Urban populations of acorn ants can evolve both improved heat tolerance and greater plasticity in their responses to temperature changes.
