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Ants of Zihuatanejo

FAMILY FORMICIDAE

Tropical Fire Ants

Solenopsis geminata

Solenopsis geminata, commonly known as the tropical fire ant or ginger ant, is a species of stinging ant found in tropical and subtropical regions. Typically reddish-brown to orange. Major workers have notably large heads relative to their body size, adapted for defense and seed-cracking. They are highly aggressive and territorial, readily attacking intruders with painful stings.

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