Head of a red imported fire ant worker, Solenopsis invicta, showing an inverted black triangle sometimes seen on the front and a 10-segment antenna with a two-segment antennal club.

Head of a red imported fire ant worker showing the inverted black triangle sometimes seen on the front of the head of these ants, and which is lacking on the native fire ant species. The 10-segment antenna with a two-segment antennal club (arrow pointing to enlarged end of antenna) is found in all fire ant species. Credit: Les Greenberg
Credit: Les Greenberg