Fire Ants
Two members of ant genus Solenopsis in the family Formicidae, order Hymenoptera, accidentally introduced into the United States at Mobile, Alabama. Fire ants are now found in many states from California to Florida. Fire ant bites typically cause a burning sensation, welts and blisters but can cause systemic or life-threatening reactions.
Year introduced: 2024
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Tree Number(s): B01.050.050.286.250, B01.050.500.131.617.720.500.500.875.205.500
MeSH Unique ID: D000097582
Entry Terms:
- Ant, Fire
- Fire Ant
- Imported Fire Ants
- Ants, Imported Fire
- Fire Ant, Imported
- Imported Fire Ant
- Solenopsis invicta
- Red Imported Fire Ant
- Imported Red Fire Ant
- Solenopsis richteri
- Imported Black Fire Ant
- Black Imported Fire Ant
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