Fire ants are several species of ants in the genus Solenopsis, which includes over 200 species. Solenopsis are stinging ants, and most of their common names reflect this, for example, ginger ants and tropical fire ants. Many of the names shared by this genus are often used interchangeably to refer to other species of ant, such as the term red ant, mostly because of their similar coloration despite not being in the genus Solenopsis. Both Myrmica rubra and Pogonomyrmex barbatus are common examples of non-Solenopsis ants being termed red ants.
Monomorium is a genus of ants in the subfamily Myrmicinae. As of 2013 it contains about 396 species. It is distributed around the world, with many species native to the Old World tropics. It is considered to be "one of the more important groups of ants," considering its widespread distribution, its diversity, and its variety of morphological and biological characteristics. It also includes several familiar pest species, such as the pharaoh ant and the flower ant.
Novomessor albisetosus, also known as the desert harvester ant, is a species of ant found in the United States and Mexico. A member of the genus Novomessor in the subfamily Myrmicinae, it was first described by Austrian entomologist Gustav Mayr in 1886. It was originally placed in the genus Aphaenogaster, but a recent phylogenetic study concluded that it is genetically distinct and should be separated. It is a medium-sized species, measuring 6 to 8.5 millimeters and has a ferruginous body color. It can be distinguished from other Novomessor species by its shorter head and subparallel eyes.
Cerataphis is a genus of witch hazel and palm aphids in the family Aphididae. There are about 10 described species in Cerataphis.
Aphaenogaster huachucana is a species of ant in the family Formicidae.
Aphaenogaster tennesseensis is a species of ant in the family Formicidae.
Panorpa ensigera is a species of common scorpionfly in the family Panorpidae. It is found in North America.
Aphaenogaster lamellidens is a species of ant in the family Formicidae.
Aphaenogaster patruelis is a species of ant in the family Formicidae.
Aphaenogaster picea is a species of ant in the family Formicidae.
Aphaenogaster texana is a species of ant in the family Formicidae.
Hayhurstia is a genus of aphids in the family Aphididae. There is one described species in Hayhurstia, H. atriplicis.
Cantacaderinae is a subfamily of lace bugs in the family Tingidae. There are about 16 genera and at least 90 described species in Cantacaderinae.
Aphaenogaster occidentalis is a species of ant in the family Formicidae.
Aphaenogaster fulva is a species of ant in the family Formicidae.
Aphaenogaster floridana is a species of ant in the family Formicidae.
Hyperomyzus is a genus of aphids in the family Aphididae. There are more than 20 described species in Hyperomyzus.
Aphaenogaster megommata is a species of ant in the family Formicidae.
Therioaphis is a genus of aphids in the family Aphididae. There are more than 20 described species in Therioaphis.
Omegasyrphus coarctatus , the orange-legged ant fly, is a rare species of syrphid fly observed across the United States. Hoverflies can remain nearly motionless in flight. The adults are also known as flower flies for they are commonly found on flowers except Microdon species are seldom observed around flowers. Larvae have been found in the nests of the ant species Monomorium minutum and Aphaenogaster fulva
