Invasive Asian needle ants ramp up in the summer, and they have been spotted in Ohio. Here's where they're found and how to prevent stings.

A "sneaky" invasive species that has a potentially deadly sting can be found in more than a dozen states, according to experts.

That's just one of the mysteries of Brachyponera chinensis – roughly translated as "short, wicked ant from China" – though they're actually native to China, Japan and the Koreas.

The Asian needle ant was first discovered in the U.S. in 1932 and found in at least three southeastern states. It is capable ...

An established colony of invasive, stinging ants was detected in East Baton Rouge this month, marking the first confirmed ...

There are over 12,500 known ant species in the world, with new ant species still being discovered by scientists to this day. You’ve probably come across several ant species without even realizing it.

An invasive species of stinging ant is spreading across the United States with detections in at least 20 states. Brachyponera chinensis, or the Asian needle ant, have been found mostly in the ...

The Brachyponera chinensis, or Asian needle ant, is only 3/16 of an inch long, but its bite can cause anaphylactic shock, which can be deadly. Skip to main content. Open Main Menu Navigation.

The ANA was discovered in the U.S. in 1934 while individuals were researching Argentine ants (Linepithema humile). Since the ...

If you don't like the feeling of being stabbed by a needle, then you'll want to be sure to keep an eye out for Asian Needle Ants.. Native to Asia, the insects are known as Brachyponera chinensis ...

That's just one of the mysteries of Brachyponera chinensis – roughly translated as "short, wicked ant from China" – though they're actually native to China, Japan and the Koreas.

If you don't like the feeling of being stabbed by a needle, then you'll want to be sure to keep an eye out for Asian Needle Ants.. Native to Asia, the insects are known as Brachyponera chinensis ...