Asian needle ants are not the same as fire ants, as they are smaller and, thankfully less aggressive. Most Asian needle ant ...

The U.S. Forest Service notes that while these ants are "not terribly aggressive," their sting can lead to "life-threatening ...

The Brachyponera chinensis, or the Asian needle ant, is an invasive species that can cause an allergic reaction in humans who are bit. Its name comes from its origin in China, Japan and Korea. The ...

The ant is getting attention after University of Georgia (UGA) entomologist Dan Suiter issued a warning that its sting can be ...

Native to Asia, the insects are known as Brachyponera chinensis (roughly translated as "short, wicked ant from China") and have since spread to the U.S. with documented sightings in 20 states ...

Victims can also develop skin reactions like hives, itching and flushed or pale skin. In more serious cases, stings can ...

The Brachyponera chinensis, or the Asian needle ant, is an invasive species that can cause an allergic reaction in humans who are bit. Its name comes from its origin in China, Japan and Korea.

Asian needle ants, an invasive species capable of causing life-threatening allergic reactions, have been detected in at least ...

whose scientific name is Brachyponera chinensis, has now been verified in at least 21 states, largely concentrated in the northeastern and southeastern regions. The Asian needle ant is a small ...