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Imported Fire Ant (RIFA)

Solenopsis invicta

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Field Notes

Description:

Small red ants that live in a massive colony. They bite and sting leaving red welts wherever they go.

Habitat:

Warm moist areas with lose dirt to make their nests. Originally from Tropical South America

Reference Links:

Red imported fire ant, Red imported fire ants in the United States

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PublishedMay 17, 2013

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