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The toxicology of fire ant venom is relatively well studied. The venom plays a central role in the biology of Red imported fire ants, such as in capturing prey, [1] and in defending itself from competitors, [2] assailants, [3] and diseases. [4]
Solenopsin is a lipophilic alkaloid with the molecular formula C 17 H 35 N found in the venom of fire ants (Solenopsis). It is considered the primary toxin in the venom [2] and may be the component responsible for the cardiorespiratory failure in people who experience excessive fire ant stings. [3]
The fire ants are a group of 20 species of New World ants which are reputed after their aggressiveness and painful stings. Four species are considered of relevant medical importance: Solenopsis invicta, Solenopsis richteri, Solenopsis geminata, and Solenopsis saevissima. The Red Imported Fire Ant S. invicta is the best studied among them, and ...
Santa Barbara County has spent a total of $15,000 eradicating local populations of red imported fire ants to prevent the invasive species from spreading.
Stinging ants cause a cutaneous condition that is different from that caused by biting venomous ants. Particularly painful are stings from fire ants, although the bullet ant's sting is considered by some to be the most painful insect sting. [3]: 450 First aid for fire ant bites includes external treatments and oral medicines. [citation needed]
Agricultural officials in Southern California are battling an active infestation of red imported fire ants that are "highly aggressive in nature," and pose a risk to California's agricultural economy.
This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 22 February 2025. Genus of red ants "Red ant" redirects here. For the species Pogonomyrmex barbatus, see Red harvester ant. For other uses, see Fire ant (disambiguation). Fire ant Temporal range: Early Oligocene–Recent Pre๊ ๊ O S D C P T J K Pg N Scientific classification Domain: Eukaryota Kingdom ...
In Texas, these pesky insects come out during the fall as things cool down.