Squamellaria plants grow special structures to host the ants they symbiotically rely on for nutrients. Distinct compartments ...

Tawny crazy ants in Florida number in the millions, asphyxiate their prey and create huge supercolonies that are nearly ...

Florida Harvester Ant The Florida harvester ant (Pogonomyrmex badius) may not make headlines, but its sting definitely leaves a mark.

Florida Harvester Ant The Florida Harvester Ant, common in the southeastern United States, is considered dangerous primarily because of the intense pain and significant swelling their sting causes.

Florida harvester ant colonies (Pogonomyrmex badius) build tall, chimney-like structures that capture surface winds, while deeper chambers connect to these vertical shafts at specific angles that ...

Florida harvester ant colonies (Pogonomyrmex badius) build tall, chimney-like structures that capture surface winds, while deeper chambers connect to these vertical shafts at specific angles that ...

Florida Harvester Ant The Florida Harvester Ant have venom in their stings which they use often against their predators.

Ants are some of the world’s most prolific and misunderstood insects. While North America alone is home to around 1,000 ...

According to the University of Florida’s Book Of Insect Records, harvester ants take the crown for insect venom toxicity in mice – and hoo boy does it pack a punch.