American imported fire ant

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• imported fire ant — im·port·ed fire ant im pȯrt əd fī(ə)r .ant n either of two mound building So. American fire ants of the genus Solenopsis (S. invicta and S. richteri) that have been introduced into the southeastern U.S., are agricultural pests, and can inflict… …   Medical dictionary

• imported fire ant — noun Date: circa 1949 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 …   New Collegiate Dictionary

• imported fire ant — noun : either of two mound building South American fire ants of the genus Solenopsis (S. invicta and S. richteri) that have been introduced into the southeastern U.S., are agricultural pests, and can inflict stings requiring medical attention …   Useful english dictionary

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