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).
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).