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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Environment
Patrick Barkham

Red fire ant colonies found in Italy and could spread across Europe, says study

Red Imported Fire Ant (Solenopsis invicta)
The red fire ant is considered one of the world’s most destructive invasive species. Photograph: Minden Pictures/Alamy

An invasive non-native ant species has become established in Italy and could rapidly spread through Europe to the UK with global heating, a study warns.

The red fire ant, Solenopsis invicta, has a powerful sting, damages crops and can infest electrical equipment including cars and computers.

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