Wang Ye crouched beside a small mound, watching the countless ants swarming inside.
These ants weren't the common black variety, but had a striking reddish-brown appearance. Based on his knowledge of insect types from watching short videos, he could identify these ants as the infamous Red Fire Ants.
This species, known as the Red Fire Ant, originally came from South America and was later introduced worldwide, including places like China and the United States. It is a classic invasive species, similar in nature to the golden apple snail and the African giant snail. Red Fire Ants are exceptionally aggressive and omnivorous, posing a serious threat to local agriculture, forestry, and livestock. In addition, they can also invade livestock, damage irrigation systems, and even seize other animals' food sources.
