Tennessee 02/24/2017 Queen

[Martialis]

While this is true, I've seen them listed as native for Texas, Arizona, New Mexico, Florida, and even up to Virginia. I wouldn't be surprised if they were wiped out, though.

[floyd331]

All of the Solenopsis fire ants in the Eastern United States are invasive species. The native Solenopsis xyloni used to live in these places, but they have been completely eradicated by non-natives. Thankfully, you can still find them in the west.

Even Solenopsis geminata?

Solenopsis geminata is not from North America. The fire ants found in the Southeast US are almost always Solenopsis invicta.

why does antmaps.org say it is native?

[Martialis]

Even Solenopsis geminata?

Solenopsis geminata is not from North America. The fire ants found in the Southeast US are almost always Solenopsis invicta.

why does antmaps.org say it is native?

Probably were at one point. Most likely wiped out by the invasive fire ants.

[floyd331]

Thanks for all the info everyone!