I've just been trying to sort out the name. Apparently "Rasberry" (not "RasPberry") comes from the name of the exterminator who discovered them.
I'm not clear if "Crazy" is part of the preferred common name or not. "Crazy" would seem to refer to their erratic behavior. Why the change to "Tawny Crazy"? I've no idea. Here's another link helpful link: http://urbanentomology.tamu.edu/ants/rasberry.html On Thu, Aug 22, 2013 at 10:33 PM, Julia Germany <germa...@aol.com> wrote: > At last weekend's TCMA meeting, Matt Turner gave a very interesting report > about the rapid spread of the Tawny Ant, formerly known as the Raspberry > Ant, after the man who identified them. Had Matt not previously asked me > to "like" the Tawny Ant FB page, I would not have known what he was talking > about and why cavers should be concerned. He has been monitoring them > inside and outside of Whirlpool Cave (Austin) as well as other caves in the > area for a long time, and they are starting to have serious effects on the > caves and the crickets. The current solution is an evil pesticide that will > only cause more problems for caves. > > While watching the 10:00 pm Houston ABC local news tonight, they did a > story about these invasive ants. It's worth the few minutes the story > lasts to watch and learn more: > > http://abclocal.go.com/ktrk/story?section=news/consumer&id=9215910 > > For even more info, contact Matt Turner. Sorry, I don't have his email > address. > > julia germany - Houston home owner who will vigilantly be on the look out > for these invasive ants in my potted plants, and around my yard! >
