Zoro spider, Asian long-hired beetle And Spotted lanternfly The company is in this summer.
According to experts, a “timid” aggressive species with potentially fatal stings, which spreads across the US and can be found in more than a dozen states.
Asian needle ants were detected in the US about a century ago, but the species continued to expand its reach, mainly throughout the south -east, and this insect can probably be fatal to humans, Dan CiterA professor of urban entomology at the University of Georgia.
“It injects the toxin that can harm you. It may be a threat to sting life,” recently suiter told university.
Suater said that people who have adverse reactions to the stings of bee and ant are particularly weak and can go into anaphylactic shock from needle ant stings. Anaphylaxis is a possible life-drinking allergic reaction that can occur within a few seconds, which can be exposed to you as an allergy, such as a sting. Mayo Clinic,
“If you are suffering from anaphylaxis, you should really know what this ant looks,” Suater says. “And it can be smart to carry an epipane.”
Suater urged people to be cautious for these aggressive species, especially with an ant population later in this summer.
What are Asian needles ants?
Asian needle ants are technically known Diligent – Broadly translated as “smaller, wicked ant from China” – but their original boundary includes Japan and Korea, according to American forest service,
Insect was first discovered in the US in Georgia in 1932, but recently “has caused problems in North America after many years of unnoticed,” American forest service says,
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According to the site, the insect has been discovered in all ways from the state of Washington to Florida antmaps.org as well as Mississippi state universityAnd the ant is getting more attention recently Texas,
Suater says that Asian needles ants are “timid” because they are less than a quarter to one inch and are expert in hiding.
“Unlike many aggressive species, which colonize areas in view of natural or human disturbances, Asian needles are capable of invading uncontrolled forest areas, where they make nests within the log and other debris and within other debris, and the leaf -litter,” says American forest service.
Environmental impact
According to the needle, the Asian needle ants wreaked havoc in the native environment.
“They cross other ant species that are important for the ecology of the region,” they say.
Asian needle ants Other insects And according to American forest service, seeds are important for dispersion. Ant are capable of displacing species. Researchers have documented a large decrease in seed dispersion in the forests where Asian needle ants are present.
“Thus, this aggressive species may have dramatic, long -term negative effects in forest understanding,” says Seva.
What should people do if they see Asian needle ants?
The length of the Asian needle ants is about 0.2 inches, and is dark brown or black with the end of the antenna and the legs are a light orange-brown color, calling American forest service. Other ant species may look the same, “so it takes an experienced eye to recognize them positively,” Seva says.
Suater says that you can send a picture or a sample to a local university of the Georgia Extension Office, which can help with identification. They say that the public can contact a professional and give fodder for ants.
American forest service advises people to avoid insects and remain especially alert in logs, rotting wood or rocks where ants can nest.
“Unfortunately, with many aggressive species, it appears that Asian needles are to live here,” says Seva.
