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Red Imported Fire Ant

Solenopsis invicta

Description:

The red imported fire ant (Solenopsis invicta), or simply RIFA, is one of over 280 species in the widespread genus Solenopsis.

Habitat:

Although the red imported fire ant is native to South America,[2] it has become a pest in the southern United States, and many other countries.

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Ridge Farr
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Ridge Farr

Rockland, Idaho, USA

Spotted on May 13, 2015
Submitted on May 14, 2015

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