The Fire Ant (Solenopsis) is a stinging ant that is light brown in color. Like all typical mature insects, their bodies are divided into three sections: the head, the thorax, and the abdomen. Invasive species of Fire Ants in the United States are distinguished by their copper brown head and thorax with a darker abdomen. Fire Ants bite to get a grip, and sting, injecting a toxic venom called solenopsin; their sting delivers a sensation similar to what feels like being burned by fire. They are known to be aggressive and also for their ability to survive extreme conditions.
The Fire Ant has an overall body length between .12”-.31” (3-8 mm), body width of .03”-.07” (.7-1.9 mm), and body height of .03”-.07” (.7-1.9 mm). The typical lifespan of the Fire Ant is between 2-3 months for workers and 2-7 years for the Queen.
The Fire Ant (Solenopsis) is a stinging ant that is light brown in color. Like all typical mature insects, their bodies are divided into three sections: the head, the thorax, and the abdomen. Invasive species of Fire Ants in the United States are distinguished by their copper brown head and thorax with a darker abdomen. Fire Ants bite to get a grip, and sting, injecting a toxic venom called solenopsin; their sting delivers a sensation similar to what feels like being burned by fire. They are known to be aggressive and also for their ability to survive extreme conditions.
The Fire Ant has an overall body length between .12”-.31” (3-8 mm), body width of .03”-.07” (.7-1.9 mm), and body height of .03”-.07” (.7-1.9 mm). The typical lifespan of the Fire Ant is between 2-3 months for workers and 2-7 years for the Queen.
