Red imported fire ant
- Pronunciation
- /RED im-por-ted FIRE ANT/
- Category
- Entomology
- Singular
- Red imported fire ant
- Plural
- Red imported fire ants
Definition
A species of invasive ant known for its aggressive behavior and painful stings, native to South America but introduced to other parts of the world.
Etymology
The common name refers to the reddish color of the worker ants and its status as an imported species.
Example
Red imported fire ants are a major pest in many agricultural areas.