Laccaic acid, thought to be produced by lac insects, is produced by a symbiont similar to the zombie ant fungus ...

For some people, the sting from an Asian needle ant can cause anaphylaxis, a life-threatening condition.

Experts warn that in some cases an Asian needle ant's sting could cause a fatal reaction.

Asian needle ants have a sting that's not only painful but can trigger serious allergic reactions, even deadly ones, in rare cases. Initially from East Asia, they were detected in the U.S. in 1932.

An invasive species of ants has been confirmed in more than a dozen states, including Mississippi.Mississippi State University researchers are tracking the Asian needle ant, which has been spreading ...

What are Asian needle ants? The Asian needle ant is an "unusual pest," according to N.C. State. Unlike other pest ants such as the fire ant, the Asian needle ant is able to nest in both “natural ...

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A "sneaky" invasive species that has a potentially deadly sting can be found in more than a dozen states, according to experts.

Asian needle ants, an invasive species with venomous stings, are spreading across the U.S., posing health risks and threatening native ecosystems.

An invasive species of stinging ant is spreading across the U.S., having been detected in at least 20 states. Their stings can lead to anaphylaxis.

Venomous Asian needle ants are spreading in the US. They're already in Mississippi. The sting hurts more than fire ants, can kill. What you need to know ...

Venomous Asian needle ants are an invasive species found throughout the Southeast and other regions. The ant's sting can be potentially fatal.