Known for having the most painful bite in the world, the Bullet ant is found in South America and its sting is 30 times more painful than a wasp's sting.

The Bulldog ant, located in Australia and New Caledonia, is characterized by its huge yellow jaw and reddish-brown tones. It carries a powerful poison that can cause painful burns on the skin or severe allergic reactions, earning it the title of the most dangerous ant in the world.

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The red imported fire ant, native to South America, is deep black in color with fiery tones. While it's not common for this ant to bite or attack humans unless provoked, it is known for its aggressive behavior.

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The African ant, also known as Pachycondyla analis or Megaponera foetens, is one of the most dangerous ant species in the world. Found in various African countries, it has lethal triangular jaws and carries a neurotoxic venom that can easily paralyze its victims.

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Inhabiting America, Europe, and Africa, the carpenter ant (Camponotus) builds nests in parent colonies and satellite colonies. It is commonly found in places like Illinois, Florida, and Texas.

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The Argentine ant, scientifically referred to as Linepithema humile, is endemic to Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay. With a size of around 2 to 3 mm, these ants are known for their aggressive behavior and territorial battles.

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Leafcutter ants, belonging to the genera Atta and Acromyrmex, exhibit complex social organization. They have different castes, including a queen, soldiers, foragers, and planters, and are involved in leaf-cutting and fungus farming.

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Native to the United States, the odorous house ant (Tapinoma sessile) is also known as the sugar ant or coconut ant. When crushed, these ants release an unpleasant smell. They typically live under house plants, rocks, logs, and in cracks in walls and floors.

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Common in Europe, the red wood ant (Formica rufa) creates large and visible colonies in dense forests, housing around 200,000 individuals.

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Harvester Ant

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Known for having the most painful bite in the world, the Bullet ant is found in South America and its sting is 30 times more painful than a wasp's sting.

Bullet Ant

The Bulldog ant, located in Australia and New Caledonia, is characterized by its huge yellow jaw and reddish-brown tones. It carries a powerful poison that can cause painful burns on the skin or severe allergic reactions, earning it the title of the most dangerous ant in the world.

Bulldog Ant

The red imported fire ant, native to South America, is deep black in color with fiery tones. While it's not common for this ant to bite or attack humans unless provoked, it is known for its aggressive behavior.

Red fire Ant

The African ant, also known as Pachycondyla analis or Megaponera foetens, is one of the most dangerous ant species in the world. Found in various African countries, it has lethal triangular jaws and carries a neurotoxic venom that can easily paralyze its victims.

African Ant

Inhabiting America, Europe, and Africa, the carpenter ant (Camponotus) builds nests in parent colonies and satellite colonies. It is commonly found in places like Illinois, Florida, and Texas.

Carpenter Ant

The Argentine ant, scientifically referred to as Linepithema humile, is endemic to Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay. With a size of around 2 to 3 mm, these ants are known for their aggressive behavior and territorial battles.

Argentine Ant

Leafcutter ants, belonging to the genera Atta and Acromyrmex, exhibit complex social organization. They have different castes, including a queen, soldiers, foragers, and planters, and are involved in leaf-cutting and fungus farming.

Leafcutter Ant

Native to the United States, the odorous house ant (Tapinoma sessile) is also known as the sugar ant or coconut ant. When crushed, these ants release an unpleasant smell. They typically live under house plants, rocks, logs, and in cracks in walls and floors.

Odorous House Ant

Common in Europe, the red wood ant (Formica rufa) creates large and visible colonies in dense forests, housing around 200,000 individuals.

Redwood Ant

Harvester Ant

Found in Spain, Italy, France, and Morocco, the harvester ant (Messor barbarus) creates nests in the ground and is strictly granivorous. They are known for their constant cleaning behavior.