The Fire Ant

GPTKB entity

Statements (70)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:mythological_figure
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Nara_Yoshitomo
gptkbp:acidity Used for communication
gptkbp:administrative_division Budding or fission
gptkbp:average_temperature Wide range
gptkbp:breeding_season Hierarchical structure
gptkbp:color Red or brown
Variations in shades
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:Fire_Ant
gptkbp:communication Pheromones
gptkbp:conflict With aphids
gptkbp:controls Natural predators
Baiting and insecticides
gptkbp:cultivation Pests in crops
gptkbp:damage Damage to crops
gptkbp:defense_mechanism Aggressive behavior
Uses chemicals to deter predators
gptkbp:diet Omnivore
gptkbp:disease_resistance Developing resistance
gptkbp:foraging_behavior Daytime
Up to 100 meters
Cooperative foraging
Active foragers
gptkbp:habitat Warm climates
Open fields, lawns, and disturbed areas
Up to 500,000 individuals
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Fire Ant
gptkbp:ingredients Formic acid
gptkbp:interacts_with Can cause allergic reactions
gptkbp:introduced gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:larval_stage Workers care for larvae
Fed by workers
gptkbp:leadership Up to 7 years
gptkbp:lifespan Complete metamorphosis
Several months to a year
gptkbp:malt Source of food
gptkbp:members During mating season
gptkbp:native_to gptkb:South_America
gptkbp:nesting Soil
Aggressive towards intruders
Sunny areas
Mound-shaped
High in suitable areas
Occurs in unfavorable conditions
Soil and plant debris
Builds mounds
Can expand rapidly
Competes with other species
Complex underground tunnels
Constantly maintained by workers
Food scarcity or environmental changes
Maintains optimal temperature
Reinforced by workers
Survives harsh conditions
gptkbp:notable_wrestlers Painful
gptkbp:pests Considered a pest
gptkbp:predators Various birds and mammals
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Solenopsis_invicta
gptkbp:reproduction Eggs, larvae, pupae, adults
High fertility rate
gptkbp:research_interest Behavioral studies
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Solenopsis
gptkbp:seasonal_activities Behavior changes with seasons
gptkbp:size 2.5 to 6 mm
gptkbp:social_structure Invasive species
Highly social
gptkbp:symptoms Defensive behavior
gptkbp:tactics gptkb:High
gptkbp:wildlife Can disrupt local ecosystems