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[TennesseeAnts]

I would like to know if they sting because there are a few HUGE colonies near my house.

[AntsBC]

They do, but their stings are pretty mild.

 

FYI, Neivamyrmex are nomadic so if you have properly identified these ants by your house as Neivamyrmex; they probably won't stick around for very long.

 

There are only three species of Neivamyrmex in Tennessee: Neivamyrmex carolinensis, Neivamyrmex nigrescens, and Neivamyrmex opacithorax; so you could probably identify the ants you are seeing right down to the genus as well.

Edited by AntsBC, March 20 2019 - 11:34 AM.

[TennesseeAnts]

I know they are nomadic. But they for some reason stay around my yard 24/7/365... I did spot them migrating to another part of the huge woods in my yard. I see males all summer.

Edit: And I did id them last summer as Neivamyrmex nigrescens.

Edited by Ant_Dude2908, March 20 2019 - 1:02 PM.

[gcsnelling]

Yes they do sting but very rarely and it is mild as mentioned. Although they are nomadic, the colonies still maintain are certain home range, so you are within that range area.

[TennesseeAnts]

Ok, thanks! That is exactly what I needed to know.