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Red imported fire ant

Red imported fire ant
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The Red imported fire ant (Solenopsis invicta) is an omnivorous insect native to North America.

Solenopsis invicta, the fire ant, or red imported fire ant (RIFA), is a species of ant native to South America. A member of the genus Solenopsis in the subfamily Myrmicinae, it was described by Swiss entomologist Felix Santschi as a variant of S. — Wikipedia

Scientific name
Solenopsis invicta
Class
Insect
Family / order
Formicidae
Diet
Omnivore
Habitat
Terrestrial
Found in
North America

What does a Red imported fire ant eat?

The red imported fire ant is an omnivore, eating both plants and animals.

Where do Red imported fire ants live?

Red imported fire ants are found in North America, in terrestrial habitats.

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