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What kind of ant is black with orange stripes and hourglass on abdomen?

The ant you are describing is likely a species of fire ant, specifically the red imported fire ant (Solenopsis invicta). These ants are known for their black bodies with red-orange stripes and often have an hourglass-shaped mark on their abdomen. Fire ants are known for their painful stings and aggressive behavior.


Can fire ants kill?

Yes, fire ants can be dangerous and their stings can be deadly for some people, especially those who are allergic to insect stings. Fire ants are aggressive and can attack in large numbers, resulting in painful stings that can cause severe reactions. It is important to seek medical attention if bitten by fire ants, particularly if experiencing an allergic reaction.


What happens after you get bitten by a red ant?

Red ants clutch their prey with the pincher-like device on their head and sting with the stinger located at the tip of their abdomen. The pain is quite painful and can remain painful from minutes to several hours.


Do ant bites cause itching and irritation?

Yes they can,it's usually a white pimple with a little redness. It could also be just a white bump with redness. I have actually got bitten by a black ant and now it's just a white bump with redness around it. The good thing about getting bitten by a black ant is that their bites/ stings don't hurt as much as the red ant or fire ants bites/ stings.


What are the components of fire ant venom?

Fire ant venom contains a mixture of alkaloids, proteins, and peptides. The key components responsible for the painful stings are solenopsin alkaloids and various proteins, such as allergens and enzymes. These components work together to cause the characteristic burning sensation and red welts associated with fire ant stings.

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What kind of ant is black with orange stripes and hourglass on abdomen?

The ant you are describing is likely a species of fire ant, specifically the red imported fire ant (Solenopsis invicta). These ants are known for their black bodies with red-orange stripes and often have an hourglass-shaped mark on their abdomen. Fire ants are known for their painful stings and aggressive behavior.


Can fire be black?

No, fire cannot be black. Fire emits light and heat, so it appears as a bright color such as yellow, orange, or red.


Why is it that when you get bitten by fireants and it hurtsButthere not even big?

Fire ants are a type of stinging ant. It's not the bite that hurts (they only bite to get a grip), it's the sting. The sting hurts because they inject a venom that produces the burning sensation.


What kind of insect has a Black body no wings with a bright orange hairy abdomen?

This could be a variety of fire ant. Some Fire ants have furry bodies that are black for the most part with a bright orange section at the rear.


Which is the most poisonous insect in the world?

a harvester ant. Harvester and fire ants bite and sting in a two-part process. equivalent to 12 stings killing a 2 kg (4.4 lb) rat


Is the Nintendo 64 fire orange rare?

Yes, it is one of the colors that was not as highly produced as the black model.


Why is fire orange called that?

Because fire looks like fire and it has some orange in it.


Where do fire ants get there name from?

Their stings burn like a fierce flame


What makes caterpillars make you itchy?

yes it stings like fire


Can fire ants kill?

Yes, fire ants can be dangerous and their stings can be deadly for some people, especially those who are allergic to insect stings. Fire ants are aggressive and can attack in large numbers, resulting in painful stings that can cause severe reactions. It is important to seek medical attention if bitten by fire ants, particularly if experiencing an allergic reaction.


When was Orange Fire Department created?

Orange Fire Department was created in 1905.


What is the middle fire?

the answer is the "middle" fire is an orange fire.