Solenopsis invicta
Red imported fire ant
- Category
- invertebrate
- Primary role
- pest insect
- Family
- Formicidae
- Genus
- Solenopsis
Animalia | Arthropoda | Insecta | Hymenoptera | Formicidae | Solenopsis
6 AI-consensus-verified claims across 2 interaction categories.
Related entities
Top entities sharing the most verified claims with Solenopsis invicta.
biocontrol
- This entity is the subject of biocontrol on Helicoverpa zea (Bollworm) · effect: beneficial
“fire ants are considered beneficial insects because they prey on bollworms”
preysOn ✓ 2/2 AI critics agreed - This entity is the subject of biocontrol on Anthonomus grandis (Weevil) · effect: beneficial
“fire ants are considered beneficial insects because they prey on bollworms and boll weevils”
preysOn ✓ 2/2 AI critics agreed
herbivory
- This entity is the subject of herbivory on Zea mays (Corn) · effect: harmful
“Fire ants attack germinating seedlings such as soybean and corn”
eats - This entity is the subject of herbivory on Glycine max (Edamame) · effect: harmful
“Fire ants attack germinating seedlings such as soybean and corn”
eats - This entity is the subject of herbivory on Zea mays (Corn) · effect: harmful
“Fire ants attack germinating seedlings such as soybean and corn”
eats - This entity is the subject of herbivory on Zea mays (Corn) · effect: harmful
“The ants feed on germinating seeds and can destroy buds and developing fruits”
eats ✓ 2/2 AI critics agreedReimer N.J., Okada C. (2004) · Red Imported Fire Ant: A Seriously Harmful Potential Invasive Species · p. 2 #6495690