SmugMug > keywords > stinger > Among the most damaging pest ant species is Solenopsis invicta, a fire ant native to South America.  This species has been accidentally imported to the southern United States, eastern Australia, China, and elsewhere.  Here a worker fire ant is shown in stereotypical defensive posture, her sting extruded, waving a droplet of venom in the air.

Austin, Texas, USA
SmugMug > keywords > stinger > Alarm posture in a Crematogaster emeryana acrobat ant, gaster held high and sting extruded.  Crematogaster ants do not actually use their stinger to sting; rather, the organ is instead employed as a brush to broadcast volatile chemical signals to nestmates and to smear defensive chemicals on attackers.

Chiricahua Mountains, Arizona, USA
SmugMug > keywords > stinger > Among the most damaging pest ant species is Solenopsis invicta, a fire ant native to South America.  This species has been accidentally imported to the southern United States, eastern Australia, China, and elsewhere.  Here a worker fire ant is shown in stereotypical defensive posture, her sting extruded, waving a droplet of venom in the air.

Austin, Texas, USA
SmugMug > keywords > stinger > Carifio heads out the front door of the Scorpions Clubhouse before Tuesday's game with Calgary.
It took him some time to get used to wearing the Stinger outfit, and more importantly, seeing through the padded nose.

Photo by Jared Dort/Yuma Sun
SmugMug > keywords > stinger > Stinger's biggest moment during any Scorpions' home game is the mascot race, where he runs the bases against local children. His job is to lose, which Carifio did after chasing one kid around third before conceeding, or tripping down the line.

Ryan Brennecke/Yuma Sun
SmugMug > keywords > stinger > Stinger attempts to get the crowd at Desert Sun Stadium involved in the game by starting the wave. It was a tough sell though, with only one fan participating.

Photo by Jared Dort/Yuma Sun
SmugMug > keywords > stinger > This wasp was sort of floating/walking on this puddle in Big Bend National Park in Texas.  Note his reflection in the water.  Look at it in the largest size to see the detail.
SmugMug > keywords > stinger > This wasp was sort of floating/walking on this puddle in Big Bend National Park in Texas.  Note his reflection in the water.  Look at it in the largest size to see the detail.  I love insects and am always trying to take macro shots of them, though I don't seem to succeed too often.  This one is better than many I have taken.  I really appreciate all the comments on my pelican image.  We are having storms move through tonight...rain, sleet, hail and snow.  Beginning early in the morning, we're supposed to get a lot of snow.  We'll see.  They miss the forecast about as often as they get it right.  Hope most of you are having better weather than we are.  From the pictures, I can tell that a lot of you are in the midst of spring.  Enjoy your spring!
SmugMug > keywords > stinger > Solenopsis photo
Among the most damaging pest ant species is Solenopsis invicta, a fire ant native to South America. This species has been accidentally imported to the southern United States, eastern Australia, China, and elsewhere. Here a worker fire ant is shown in stereotypical defensive posture, her sting extruded, waving a droplet of venom in the air.

Austin, Texas, USA
 > Among the most damaging pest ant species is Solenopsis invicta, a fire ant native to South America.  This species has been accidentally imported to the southern United States, eastern Australia, China, and elsewhere.  Here a worker fire ant is shown in stereotypical defensive posture, her sting extruded, waving a droplet of venom in the air.

Austin, Texas, USA
Among the most damaging pest ant species is Solenopsis invicta, a fire ant native to South America. This species has been accidentally imported to the southern United States, eastern Australia, China, and elsewhere. Here a worker fire ant is shown in stereotypical defensive posture, her sting extruded, waving a droplet of venom in the air.

Austin, Texas, USA
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