Asian needle ant: an invasive stinging ant

J.T. Vogt

doi:10.2737/SRS-SU-143

Asian needle ant: an invasive stinging ant

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Authors:	J.T. 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.

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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.