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Fire Ant? - Pachycondyla chinensis
Copyright © 2005 Jason Widlacki

Fire Ant? - Pachycondyla chinensis
Newport News, Virginia, USA
October 18, 2005
Size: Approx. 0.5 cm.
Can anyone tell me if this is a species of fire ant? The bites/stings are very painful (have a strong burning sensation) and in some cases swell up to the size of a quarter and itch for days afterwards. Any help with ID is appreciated!

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Contributed by Jason Widlacki on 19 October, 2005 - 1:46pm
Last updated 14 September, 2007 - 12:53pm

Moved
Moved from Ponerinae.
… Joshua Stuart Rose, 14 September, 2007 - 12:53pm login or register to post comments

Ponerinae.
Ah, would pay me to read the entire commentary:-) The sting cinches it. This is a ponerine ant. Fire ants do not get that large, and they have two nodes ("humps") between the thorax and abdomen. Ponerines tend to have one large node as this individual does, and they have vicious stings. Get well soon.
… Eric R. Eaton, 19 October, 2005 - 3:19pm login or register to post comments

 
Thanks
Thanks for the ID Eric!
… Jason Widlacki, 19 October, 2005 - 7:46pm login or register to post comments

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