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Red Imported Fire Ant

Solenopsis invicta

Description:

Also known as RIFA, the red imported fire ant is an invasive species in the States and deliver a painful sting.

Habitat:

Wetlands.

Notes:

I was unfortunately stung by these before I noticed them. Haha. It pays to watch where you step!

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jeslowery
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jeslowery

Brownsville, Texas, USA

Spotted on May 22, 2015
Submitted on May 24, 2015

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