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"ManhattAnts" are taking over New York City. Researchers have finally identified the invasive insects.

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The invasive " ManhattAnt " has been in New York City since 2011 .

Scientists have finally found out what species the black-and-red ant is.

Each year its population has expanded about 1.2 miles across the Hudson River to New Jersey .

The impact of the ManhattAnt on the ecosystem is not yet known, but they could be serious pests.

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