fire ant

noun

: any of a genus (Solenopsis) of fiercely stinging omnivorous ants

especially : imported fire ant

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Coconut rhinoceros beetles were detected for the first time on islands statewide in subsequent months, while little fire ants caused serious concern on Oahu's windward coast. —

CBS News, 24 Oct. 2024 On a grassy berm earlier this year, Alex Kolker — an Louisiana State University professor — sidestepped some fire ants and stood looking at the Venture Global plant. —

Ricky Carioti, Washington Post, 5 July 2024 Chemical compounds in the fire ant's venom, piperidine alkaloids, cause the pustule to form over a few hours. —

Amanda Gardner, Health, 27 May 2024 Then, two minutes and 52 seconds into Espinoza’s arrest footage, Rogers makes the first audible reference to fire ants. —

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