Fire ants

Females and workers have 10-membered antennae with a 2-membered mace at the end [18]. The head of the workers has dimensions from 0.66 to 1.41 mm in length and from 0.65 to 1.43 mm in width. In larger workers (as in soldiers), their heads range in size from 1.35 to 1.40 mm and from 1.39 to 1.42 mm in width. Scapus tendrils have dimensions from 0.96 to 1.02 mm, and chest length is from 1.70 to 1.73 m

The size of red fire ants varies from small to medium, which makes them polymorphic. The dimensions of the workers range from 2.4 to 6.0 mm [17]. The main body color is reddish-brown (males are black).

Over the last half century, several specialized laboratories and centers for the study of fire ants have been established, about 100 dissertations have been defended on topics directly related to this dangerous invasive species, and more than 3,000 articles have been published on this species alone.

Over the last half century, several specialized laboratories and centers for the study of fire ants have been established, about 100 dissertations have been defended on topics directly related to this dangerous invasive species, and more than 3,000 articles have been published on this ant species alone.

In September 2004, red fire ants were recorded on the island of Taiwan, where another fire ant, Solenopsis geminata, appeared a decade ago. Following reports of the dangerous effects of ant stings on the island's inhabitants, a massive campaign was launched to eradicate the new invasive species. However, its effectiveness was limited, and as a result, the ants settled here as well. In China, the introduction of fire ants was officially recognized in January 2005, although press reports have appeared since mid-2004 (Hong Kong newspapers including Appledaily, Mingpao, Hong Kong Economic Times, Singtao and Takungpao). Shenzhen and Uchuan were mentioned in Zhanjiang, Guangdong Province, and Hong Kong.

For humans, their stings are very painful and can be deadly to people with allergies. In addition, the invasion of new ants by new ants often causes significant damage to local nature and economic losses. It belongs to the group of fire ants [6].