Fire ants (Solenopsis krockowi)
Solenopsis krockowi · Solenopsis
Fire ants (Solenopsis krockowi). Recorded flying from July through August. Reddish to coppery brown head, darker gaster. Fire ants: reddish with a darker rear. Recorded near 8 of the 190 locations Dealate tracks.
When do fire ants fly?
Recorded flying from July through August.
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Queen appearance
Reddish to coppery brown head, darker gaster. Fire ants: reddish with a darker rear. · typical for this genus
restless and moderately fast
Founding care
Diet: Omnivorous (sugar water, honey, insects, meat, seeds nuts etc.)
Read more on AntWiki →Care data from antkeeping.info (CC BY 4.0).
Habitat
Soil mound · also soil · typical for this genus
Watch cleared, sunny ground for wingless queens. After a flight, watch bare or grassy ground for wingless queens.
Recorded near
AmarilloChicoDallas, Fort Worth, Arlington, Plano, Garland, Irving, Grand Prairie, McKinney, Frisco, Mesquite, Carrollton, Denton, Richardson, LewisvilleEl PasoLas CrucesPhoenix, Mesa, Chandler, Gilbert, Glendale, Scottsdale, Maryvale, Peoria, Tempe, Deer Valley, Tempe Junction, Surprise, AlhambraRenoTucsonMore Solenopsis species
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