Fire ants get their name because when they sting, they inject poison into the skin that causes a feeling of intense burning. Some people suffer life-threatening reactions.

• 将这些蚂蚁称为“火蚁”是因为当它们咬噬人的时候，会向皮肤注入毒液，引起一种火灼烧的感觉。有些人还会有生命受到威胁的反应。