Ants in New Mexico
More than one-third of the ant species of the US are in New Mexico. They are found almost everywhere in this southwestern state. There are several species of big and small New Mexico ants. If you are seeing large black ants here, they are likely to be the wood-destroying carpenter ants. The much feared fire ants are also found in the state. More types can be found below.
Types of Ants in New Mexico
Ants That Bite
- Field Ants
- Red Harvester Ant
- Army Ants
- Acrobat Ant
- Little Black Ant
- Big-headed Ant
- Harvester Ants
- Red Imported Fire Ant
- Southern Fire Ant
- Thief Ant
- Pavement Ants
- Pyramid Ant
- High Noon Ant
- Argentine Ant
- Velvety Tree Ant
- Carpenter Ants
- Cornfield Ants
- Crazy Ant
Ants That Don’t Bite
- Odorous House Ant
- Larger Yellow Ant (Citronella Ant)
- Small Honey Ant
Ants by Colors
Black and Red Ants: Southern Fire Ant, Field Ants
Black Ants: Carpenter Ants, Little Black Ant
Red Ants: Red Harvester Ant, Red Imported Fire Ant
