imported fire ant
imported fire ant
nounDefinition of IMPORTED FIRE ANT
: either of two mound-building South American fire ants (Solenopsis richteri and S. invicta) introduced into the southeastern United States that are agricultural pests and can produce stings requiring medical attention
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First Known Use of IMPORTED FIRE ANT
circa 1949
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