Solenopsis saevissima

Primary Common Name

red imported fire ant

Alternate Common Name(s)

exotic fire ant

Characteristics

Species Category

bee, wasp

Current Extent

not present

Likelihood of Introduction

moderate

Source Citation(s)

CDFA regulated pest list - A rated pest

Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS)

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