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Red Imported Fire Ant (Solenopsis invicta) The red imported fire ant (RIFA) is a small reddish brown ant from South America . There are six known species of fire ants (Solenopsis spp.) in the United States, three of which are found in Arizona. These three species are the southern fire ant (S. xyloni), and two species of desert fire ant (S. aurea and S. amblychila).
Carpenter ants are one of the largest of all ant species. Carpenter ants have polymorphic workers, meaning that ants within a single colony may vary in size. Adult carpenter ants can measure from 6 to 12 mm in length. Males, or winged swarmers, can measure up to 18 mm, while queens grow to 20 mm in length.Carpenter Ant Size.A mature colony usually contains around 3,000 adult ants, but some species have been known to contain up to 100,000 ants. Like other ant species, carpenter ants are social insects, and their colonies are composed of different castes.ales, or winged swarmers, can measure up to 18 mm, while queens grow to 20 mm in length. Carpenter Ant Size. A mature colony usually contains around 3,000 adult ants, but some species have been known to contain up to 100,000 ants.