Asian Needle Ant
Brachyponera chinensis
Asian needle ants live in moist forest edges, leaf litter, rotting wood, lawns, and shaded urban habitats, often nesting in soil or under debris. Workers hunt and scavenge small arthropods and also collect sugary liquids such as honeydew. They move singly or in small trails and defend themselves with a painful venomous sting. A notable fact is that this introduced ant can displace native ants in parts of North America and its sting may trigger allergic reactions in sensitive people.
- Type
- Venom
- Conservation status
- NE
Growth chain
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- Asian Needle Ant
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- Asian Needle Ant Male