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red imported fire ant

Solenopsis invicta

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Widely distributed across Asia (China, Malaysia, Taiwan), Europe (Denmark, Sweden), North America (8 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Bolivia, Paraguay).

🇲🇾 Malaysia 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇦🇬 Antigua and Barbuda 🇧🇸 Bahamas 🇨🇳 China 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇧🇴 Bolivia 🇯🇲 Jamaica 🇰🇳 Saint Kitts and Nevis 🇱🇨 Saint Lucia 🇺🇸 United States 🇦🇺 Australia 🇵🇾 Paraguay 🇲🇽 Mexico 🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (động vật)

Phylum

Arthropoda (động vật Chân khớp)

Class

Insecta (côn trùng)

Order

Hymenoptera (Bộ Cánh màng)

Species

Solenopsis invicta (red imported fire ant)

Names in Other Languages

French grande fourmi de feu

German Rote Feuerameise

Similar Species in Solenopsis

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Black imported fire ant

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of red imported fire ant?

The scientific name of red imported fire ant is Solenopsis invicta. It belongs to the genus Solenopsis.

Where does red imported fire ant live?

red imported fire ant is found in Widely distributed across Asia (China, Malaysia, Taiwan), Europe (Denmark, Sweden), North America (8 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Bolivia, Paraguay).. Countries include Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, Bahamas, Bolivia, China, Denmark, Jamaica, Malaysia, Mexico, Paraguay.

What family does red imported fire ant belong to?

red imported fire ant (Solenopsis invicta) belongs to the genus Solenopsis, which is part of the taxonomic family Formicidae.

What kingdom does red imported fire ant belong to?

red imported fire ant (Solenopsis invicta) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (động vật).

What are the closest relatives of red imported fire ant?

The closest relatives of red imported fire ant in the genus Solenopsis include Black imported fire ant, Fire ant.