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Little fire ant
Wasmannia auropunctata

Little fire ant (Wasmannia auropunctata) is an insect pest. It is a native of Central and South America and was first detected in Hawaii in 1999.

Several exotic ant species are known to have dramatic ecological impacts. When these ants invade, they disrupt the indigenous invertebrate fauna and can transform the entire biological community. They are also known for a painful sting.

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01/18/2018 - Doctor opens website to dispel misguided fears about fire ants
09/05/2017 - Fire ants use their waxy bodies to survive Hurricane Harvey's ...
08/11/2017 - Invasive species council returned $100K in funds
08/13/2015 - Where are the worlds ants - First ever map detailing 15,000 sp...
05/07/2015 - Invasive ants are extreme excavators - BBC News
08/25/2014 - Fire Ants Are In The Middle Of A Turf War
04/02/2014 - Little fire ants found; Guam park area closed
04/02/2014 - Rhino beetle eradication efforts delayed again
03/03/2014 - BBC Nature - Rare songbird faces fire ant threat
03/03/2014 - County could receive funds to battle little fire ant
02/09/2014 - Are there fire ants or other ants that sting in Canada? How ab...
02/09/2014 - Bills seek huge hike in funds to battle little fire ant, beetle
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