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what is the name of the small indian red ants that are found everywhere and give a painful sting


govindsudarsan 22nd Dec, 2021
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Sweta jha 22nd Dec, 2021

Hi there,

Name of Indian red ants is Red imported fire ant .It is also known as RIFA or fire ant. Red imported fire ant has darker reddish-brown body and copper brown head .

Hope it helps you

Good luck!

Preetam Bhowmik 22nd Dec, 2021

Dear Aspirant, the scientific name of the small Indian red ants is Solenopsis invicta. They are also commonly known as the fire ant or RIFA.

Order: Hymenoptera.

Family: Formicidae.

Subfamily: Myrmicinae.

Genus: Solenopsis.

I hope you are clear now. If you have any other queries feel free to ask. All The Best!!!

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