Southern fire ant
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The Southern Fire Ant (Solenopsis xyloni) is a fire ant native to Arizona and other southern states. It has much the same habits as the Red Imported Fire Ant but its sting is not as painful. It's main source of food is honeydew collected from aphids and other insects.