The red fire ant, one of the world's most invasive species, has been recently found in Europe for the first time, according to a new study.
About Red Fire Ants:
Red imported fire ants, commonly known as fire ants, are a species of stinging ants native to South America.
Scientific Name: Solenopsis invicta
They are known for their aggressive behavior, painful stings, and large colony sizes. The ant can also damage crops and local ecosystems.
Features:
They are reddish-brown to reddish-black in color, with a characteristic coppery head.
They are small ants, typically ranging from 1/8 to 1/4 inch (3-6 mm) in length.
Their bodies are segmented, with a distinct two-part thorax.
Stinging Behavior: They are infamous for their painful stings. They have a potent venomous sting that can cause intense burning and itching sensations in humans.
Colony Structure:
Fire ant colonies are organized and highly structured. They consist of thousands to hundreds of thousands of ants and multiple queens.
Unlike many ant species that have a single queen, fire ant colonies are polygynous, meaning they have multiple reproductive queens.
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