Subfamily Ponerinae
Brachyponera ( formerly Pachycondyla) sennaarensis (Samsun
ant) is increasing across the Middle East (Figure 2) with multiple case
reports of allergic-type reactions, and some stings previously reported
to be by imported fire ants (Solenopsis ssp.) are actually now
thought to be due to this local species.36,37
Brachyponera (formerly Pachycondyla) chinensis (Asian
needle ant) was introduced to the US from Japan in the 1930s, and is now
an invasive species disrupting local US native ant populations and
causing allergic reactions in its native and exotic range (Figure
2).38,39
Odontomachus bauri (trap-jaw ant) in central and South America
and Hypoponera punctatissima (Roger’s ant) in the US have given
rise to allergic reaction case reports.35,40