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Please help me identify this devil ant SE Virginia

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Best Answer Mettcollsuss , September 6 2024 - 5:58 PM

Brachyponera chinensis 

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#1 Offline VAlegacy - Posted September 6 2024 - 5:23 PM

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Over the years I have been plagued by these welts that randomly appear after a short stinging sensation.  Today I was lucky enough to capture the culprit in the act.  This one got my neck in 3 different areas as I walked inside hoping not to kill whatever it was and thereby unable to see what this demon his.

The pain usually starts as a stinging sensation similar to that of a yellow jacket, then a nickel sized welt appears which sticks around for 3-4 days.  I encounter these in wooded areas usually when I'm clearing brush or working in think brush.

This was taken under a jewelers loupe.

I downloaded an insect ID app which gave me several different responses including:

Asian Needle Ant

Pavement Ant

Odorous House Ant

Black Carpenter Ant

Longhorn Crazy Ant

Odontoponera denticulata

Winter Ant

 

 

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#2 Offline Mettcollsuss - Posted September 6 2024 - 5:58 PM   Best Answer

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Brachyponera chinensis 



#3 Offline ANTdrew - Posted September 7 2024 - 2:02 AM

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This is a horrible invasive species that is starting to overwhelm natural habitats in Virginia. My yard is full of them now.
"The ants are a people not strong, yet they prepare their meat in the summer." Prov. 30:25
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#4 Offline VAlegacy - Posted September 7 2024 - 4:57 AM

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Brachyponera chinensis 

Thank you!







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