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Fire Ant - General Facts
Small
size
from 2-6 mm long
(note the variety of sizes in the image on the right ... this range
of sizes occurs in the ONE nest and this is an important distinguishing
feature of fire ant colonies )
Reddish-brown and black in colour
Very aggressive
Agitated when disturbed
Inflict a fiery sting
Is omnivorous, eating both animal and plant matter
Image courtesy of the University of Texas
Fire
Ants on a pen -> 
...
and on a dollar coin -> 
The Fire Ant Sting | Reproduction and Migration | General Facts about Fire Ants | Fire Ant Mounds | Life in the Ant Colony