Dangerous Ant Species Discovered in Germany for the First Time

Berliner Morgenpost

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The Asian needle ant has been detected in Germany for the first time. Its stings are considered particularly risky.

Frankfurter Allgemeine

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For the first time, researchers have found the Asian needle ant in Germany. The species is considered dangerous because it can harm humans and nature. The insects are probably already wintering in a Stuttgart park.

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Originally it comes from East Asia, but the Asian needle ant is now also spreading in Europe. Some years ago, specimens were discovered in Italy – now also in Germany. This is problematic: the animal can cause allergic shocks in humans and endanger nature. Researchers have discovered the Asian needle ant in a park in the German city of Stuttgart. A "complete colony of Asian needle ants with offspring" has been found, explains Brendon Boudinot fr…

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They crawled in the city park: researchers have discovered a colony of invasive ants in Stuttgart. Insects are considered problematic because their sting can cause allergic reactions.

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The Asian needle ant has been detected for the first time in Germany. Its stings can cause allergic shocks. The discovery in a Stuttgart park worries the researchers.

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In 2020, the Asian needle ant will be discovered for the first time in Europe - in Italy. Only six years later, it will also be detected in Germany. This is problematic, as the animal can pose a considerable risk.