5 Dangerous Types Of Ants, There Are Species That Can Trigger Anaphylaxis Syok

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YOGYAKARTA Ants are the most common insects in everyday life. Even so, many of us do not know the type of dangerous ants.

Based on data compiled by VOI, there are at least 15,000 types of it in the world. Some of them are categorized as dangerous ants, even tend to be deadly.

Well, in this article, a type of dangerous ants will be discussed that need to be watched out for. Let's see the full review below

The first type of dangerous ants is fire ants (Solenopsis spp). The size of the fire ants ranges from 3 mm to 12 mm, while for the queen it has a length of up to 15 mm.

The characteristic of a fire ants is that it has a copper brown color, with a darker abdomen.

Fire ants fall into the category of dangerous types of ants because their bites can cause pain and bentol. These ants are generally found in urban areas, agriculture, and settlements, and can attack both inside and outside the home.

Sifu ants (Dorylus), also known as army ants, are small insects that can destroy every object that gets in their way.

The army ants have a head shape that is bigger than the body and an antenna that resembles theatus.

Siafu's greatest strength lies in their characters who like to group. When attacking other animals, these insects will do so simultaneously. Siafu ants can fight other animals in greater body shape.

This type of dangerous ants can be found in East and Central Africa.

This insect with the Latin name Oecophylla smaragdina is also categorized as a dangerous ant species.

Green ants are quite toxic and have the potential to cause allergies to those with sensitive conditions.

Even so, the presence of these ants also brings benefits, especially for farmers. The ants commonly found in Australia can control pests on agricultural land. Green ants can eat fire, termites, and beetles to maintain crops.

Named the bullet ants (Paraponera clavate) because the stings were very strong, such as being shot with bullets.

When you first bite, people won't immediately feel pain. However, in less than 24 hours, pain will emerge and spread with a sharp sensation of stabbing.

Bullet ants are one of the largest ant species in the world. These insects are commonly found in South America.

The last dangerous type of ant is bedung ants (Myrmecia). The size of these ants can reach 40 mm and the smallest species measuring 15 mm.

Someebright ants have orange or red colors on the stomach and head.

This type of ant is categorized as dangerous because it behaves aggressively and has a very strong sting.

Myrmecia can bite many times and designate the poison at each bite if it feels threatened. Shocks of bent ants can even trigger anaphylaxis shocks in allergic victims. If not treated immediately then the reaction can turn off.

Bamboo ants can be found in Australian shrubs. The main food is small emangga, sticky liquid that comes out in leaves and various insects, seeds, fruit, and fungi.

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