Joro spiders may pop up all across your backyard, but these new invasive species could cause more health issues. What to know ...

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

Asian needle ants have been linked to multiple cases of life-threatening reactions and the mysterious ants keep spreading.

Asian needle ants (Brachyponera chinensis) are small, stealthy invaders about 3/16 inch long. They prefer shady, moist areas like leaf litter, dead logs, firewood piles, and under rocks.

The reddish-brown ant typically measures 5-9 mm (just a fraction on an inch) and tends to live in areas with sand, rocks or gravel. This is the most venomous snake in AZ: No, it's not a rattlesnake ...

The Asian needle ant is a small-to-medium-sized ant, with workers and queens measuring up to one fifth of an inch in length. ... Warning as venomous insect imported from China invades 19 US states.

A 113-million-year-old fossilized ant preserved in limestone unearthed in northeastern Brazil, the world's oldest-known ant specimen is seen in this photograph released on April 24, 2025.

UGA insect expert says Asian needle ants could be a hidden danger for some . By Lori Wilson, WSB-TV. ... But at 1/16th of an inch long and shiny black, this ant is one to watch for.

Carpenter Ant What it looks like : Carpenter ants are one of the largest ant species in North America . Wingless types grow between ¼ to ½ inch, while those with wings can grow up to 1 inch.

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — We've got bugs with stingers and bugs that bite, but now there's a new insect wielding a needle. "They're quarter inch, a little more. They're brown to blackish. They're very ...

Meet the Bullet Ant. What insect is way too big, ... It’s usually hard to describe a 1-inch animal as being imposing, but when it’s an ant, 1-inch is just too big. To accompany its bulk, the bullet ...

An ant with a potentially fatal sting that has been making its way across the country has been spotted in Arkansas.