Fire Ants [Solenopsis invicta, Solenopsis richteri]
- Terms
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            ohniví mravenci 
 Solenopsis invicta
 Solenopsis richteri
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            Black Imported Fire Ant 
 Imported Black Fire Ant
 Imported Fire Ants
 Imported Red Fire Ant
 Red Imported Fire Ant
 Solenopsis invicta
 Solenopsis richteri
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.
- DUI
- D000097582 MeSH Browser
- CUI
- M000764206
- Previous indexing
- Ants (1963-2023)
- History note
- 2024
- Public note
- 2024
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