The accidental introduction of invasive species of plants and animals often causes severe problems in the ecosystem where they are introduced. One such
example is in Texas. The Rasberry crazy ant (Nylanderia pubens) which is thought
to have arrived in 2002 from South America. This ant species is known to attack
livestock, displace existing species, and damage electrical equipment. N pubens
consumes "honeydew," a sugary liquid substance secreted as a waste product by
aphids, which suck the sap out of plants.
Which of the following statements best explains the impact that N. pubens has
on its environment?