The invasive Asian Needle Ant has now been detected in 17 states.

The sting is painful and can cause bad allergic reactions requiring medical care.

They are not restricted to just hot areas, they've invaded northern states as well.

#ants #needleants #entomology #insects

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I had a photoshoot with the #NeedleAnts today, #brachyponera chinensis. I couldn't decide what to post, so here's a thread, starting with predation on a favorite meal here in Atlanta, a #Reticulitermes worker