Supercolonial structure of invasive populations of the tawny crazy ant Nylanderia fulva in the US [PDF]
, 2018 Background: Social insects are among the most serious invasive pests in the world, particularly successful at monopolizing environmental resources to outcompete native species and achieve ecological dominance.
Calcaterra, Luis Alberto +7 more
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A high‐throughput and sensitive method for food preference assays in the argentine ant
Pest Management Science, Volume 81, Issue 10, Page 7210-7218, October 2025.A high‐throughput and sensitive method for food preference assays in the Argentine ant. The dual feeder detects dispreference for food with low levels of an aversive compound (quinine) and preference for foods with higher levels of phagostimulants (sucrose).
Thomas Wagner +2 more
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\u3ci\u3eSolenopsis Invicta\u3c/i\u3e Lipidomics—Fatty Acid Profiling of the Two Social Forms of the Red Imported Fire Ant [PDF]
, 2019 Undergraduate ...
Donelson, Jenna
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Observations of Intercastes in Solenopsis Invicta Buren [PDF]
, 1980 The red imported fire ant, Solenopsis invicta Buren, exhibits classical polymorphism, which is defined as the coexistence of 2 or more functionally different castes of the same sex (Wilson 1971).
Glancey, B. Michael +3 more
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Impacts of Single and Multiple Co‐Existing Invasive Species on Subtropical Native Ant Communities
Ecology and Evolution, Volume 15, Issue 9, September 2025.This study examines the impact of invasive ant species on native ant communities in Hong Kong, highlighting that single‐species invasions often lead to significant declines in biodiversity. In certain cases, co‐invasions may mitigate these effects; however, such equilibrium is fragile and unsustainable.
Jiaxin Hu +3 more
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Differentiation of Solenopsis invicta social forms using high resolution melt PCR. [PDF]
, 2011 Solenopsis invicta Buren (red imported fire ant) are invasive pests that have the capability of major destructive impacts on lifestyle, ecology and economy. Control of this species is dependent, in part, upon ability to estimate the potential spread from
Harris, E. +4 more
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Using fecal DNA metabarcoding to investigate the animal diet of black rails, yellow rails, and soras
Wildlife Society Bulletin, Volume 49, Issue 3, September 2025.We used fecal DNA metabarcoding to investigate the diet of yellow rails, Eastern black rails, and sora during the non‐breeding season. Arthropods, particularly ants, were prevalent in their diets, suggesting possible interactions with invasive red imported fire ants.
Christopher J. Butler +4 more
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Impacts of red imported fire ants Solenopsis invicta on survivorship of hatchlings of the broad-snouted caiman Caiman latirostris [PDF]
, 2013 Background: Oviparous vertebrate species are often vulnerable to predation by red imported fire ants (RIFAs, Solenopsis invicta) in natural environments. The necrotic action of the venom can cause localized infections, with subsequent effects on survival
Larriera, Alejandro +2 more
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A Comprehensive Account of the Breeding Systems of the Fire Ant Solenopsis invicta
Ecology and Evolution, Volume 15, Issue 8, August 2025.We comprehensively characterized the breeding system of polygyne fire ant colonies by tracking parentage, relatedness, and supergene genotypes in a large‐scale, longitudinal experiment. Our results reveal high variation in queen number, generally unrelated nestmate breeders, rare polyandry, and pronounced reproductive and paternity skew shaped by the ...
Sierra Hale Walker +3 more
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Red Imported Fire Ant Impacts on Upland Arthropods in Southern Mississippi [PDF]
, 2010 Red imported fire ants (Solenopsis invicta) have negative impacts on a broad array of invertebrate species. We investigated the impacts of fire ants on the upland arthropod community on 20-40 ha study sites in southern Mississippi.
Allen, C. R., Epperson, D. M.
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