The fire ant will bite you, leaving a bad rash or sore which is very itchy. This is where they get the name 'Fire Ant'.
a little niddle with venom but powerful =D
Fire ants defend their nests by stinging aggressors because they are protecting their colony, queen, and food sources. The sting of a fire ant releases venom to deter predators and other threats to their home. Stinging also serves as a warning to potential intruders to stay away.
usually, they have some sort of weapon to use when they are in danger, such as bees: they can protect themselves by stinging. Ladybugs defend themselves by producing a poisin like substance(usually orange ladybugs). Ants can also defend themselves by biting what they think it delisious.
They can sting and bite
No- fire ants are insects like other ants.
Ants
Porcupines defend themselves with their quills.
Fire ants have six legs.
The ants defend the plant from predators - and the plant produces sugars to feed the ants.
I have used fire ants to get rid of yellow jackets in my yard. So in my experience fire ants win every time.
Most ant species only defend the nest, trails and food. The Red Fire Ant is one that guards and defends an area around the colony.
They defend themselves by releasing disgusting slime when attacked.