Safety note: Stings when disturbed in large numbers — can cause welts.
The European Fire Ant is a small, reddish-orange ant introduced from Europe that has become a serious invasive pest in northeastern North America. Unlike most ants, it forms super-colonies with multiple queens and can achieve extraordinarily high densities, outcompeting native ant species. Workers sting readily and in large numbers when disturbed, posing problems for gardeners and sensitive individuals.
Habitat
Gardens, parks, lawns, and moist woodland areas
Diet
Adults: insects, honeydew, seeds, and small invertebrates
How common
Common
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