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 ->

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