Asian needle ant: an invasive stinging ant

James T. (JT) Vogt

doi:10.2737/SRS-SU-143

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Asian needle ant: an invasive stinging ant

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Authors:

James T. (JT) Vogt

Year:

2021

Type:

Science Update

Station:

Southern Research Station

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2737/SRS-SU-143

Source:

Science Update

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Abstract

Ants are among the most successful and widespread invasive species worldwide. One stinging invasive ant, the Asian needle ant (Brachyponera chinensis; fig. 1), is beginning to cause problems in North America after being relatively unnoticed for many years.

Citation

Vogt, J.T. 2021. Asian needle ant: an invasive stinging ant. Science Update SRS-SU-143. Asheville, NC: U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service, Southern Research Station. 2 p. https://doi.org/10.2737/SRS-SU-143.