The black imported fire ant (Solenopsis richteri) is one of two invasive South American stinging ant species in the Solenopsis ("pipe-faced") ant family. It is darker and less aggressive than the related red imported fire ant (Solenopsis invicta).
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The black imported fire ant (Solenopsis richteri) is one of two invasive South American stinging ant species in the Solenopsis ("pipe-faced") ant family. It is darker and less aggressive than the related red imported fire ant (Solenopsis invicta).