Black Garden Ant vs Red Imported Fire Ant
Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.
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Size
Black Garden Ant
0.005 m
Human
1.75 m
Red Imported Fire Ant
0.006 m
| Black Garden Ant | Red Imported Fire Ant | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 0.001–0.005 g | 0.001–0.003 g |
| Length | 0.3–0.5 cm | 0.15–0.6 cm |
| Top Speed | 0.03 km/h | 1 km/h |
| Lifespan | 1–15 yrs | 1–7 yrs |
| Incubation | – | 9 days |
| Offspring | 300–500 | 100–800 |
| Diet | Omnivore | Omnivore |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Activity Pattern | Diurnal | Diurnal |
| Migration | – | Sedentary |
| Habitat | Garden, Urban, Grassland, Woodland, Farmland | Grassland, Urban, prairie |
| Regions | Nordics, Europe | North America |
| Family | Formicidae | Formicidae |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |