Little fire ant (Wasmannia auropunctata) (Roger, 1863) Origin Native to Central and South America. Life Cycle Omnivores, consuming invertebrates and plant parts, allows W. auropunctata to be flexible in their diet. Little fire ants have a venomous sting that provides them an ability to overtake larger prey. Distribution W. auropunctata has been introduced to parts of North America, Africa, and South America as well as islands in the Caribbean and Pacific Ocean. Control Efforts Finding and eliminating W. auropunctata colonies with residuals insecticides is suggested for colonies living in and near structures. https://www.cabi.org/isc/datasheet/56704 http://entnemdept.ufl.edu/creatures/urban/ants/little_fire_ant.htm