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	[9] European fire ant - Myrmica rubra Linnaeus. (n.d.). . https://entnemdept.ufl.edu/creatures/urban/ants/myrmica_ruba.htm.		[9] European fire ant - Myrmica rubra Linnaeus. (n.d.). . https://entnemdept.ufl.edu/creatures/urban/ants/myrmica_ruba.htm.

	[10] Groden, E., F. A. Drummond, J. Garnas, and A. Franceour. 2005. Distribution of an Invasive Ant, Myrmica rubra (Hymenoptera: Formicidae), in Maine. JOURNAL OF ECONOMIC ENTOMOLOGY 98:11.		[10] Groden, E., F. A. Drummond, J. Garnas, and A. Franceour. 2005. Distribution of an Invasive Ant, Myrmica rubra (Hymenoptera: [[Formicidae]]), in Maine. JOURNAL OF ECONOMIC ENTOMOLOGY 98:11.

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	Belonging to the large order [[Hymenoptera]], ''myrmica rubra'' are a widespread ant species commonly known as the "fire ant" or "red ant" due to their light reddish-brown coloring. The species is known for its aggressive nature and the threat it poses against both humans and [[animals]]. Viewed as a nuisance, they are often treated with pesticides and eradicated from areas of high population. [3]		Belonging to the large order [[Hymenoptera]], ''myrmica rubra'' are a widespread ant species commonly known as the "fire ant" or "red ant" due to their light reddish-brown coloring. The species is known for its aggressive nature and the threat it poses against both humans and [[animals]]. Viewed as a nuisance, they are often treated with pesticides and eradicated from areas of high population. [3]

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	Belonging to the large order [[Hymenoptera]], ''myrmica rubra'' are a widespread ant species commonly known as the "fire ant" or "red ant" due to their light reddish-brown coloring. The species is known for its aggressive nature and the threat it poses against both humans and [[animals]]. Viewed as a nuisance, they are often treated with pesticides and eradicated from areas of high population. [3]		Belonging to the large order [[Hymenoptera]], ''myrmica rubra'' are a widespread ant species commonly known as the "fire ant" or "red ant" due to their light reddish-brown coloring. The species is known for its aggressive nature and the threat it poses against both humans and [[animals]]. Viewed as a nuisance, they are often treated with pesticides and eradicated from areas of high population. [3]

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Diet & Behavior

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	Fire Ants are not picky eaters, consuming almost anything they can get their mandibles on. They have been known to eat: dead animals, vegetation, and even other ants. [[Foraging]] worker ants gather food and bring it back to the nest to feed the colony.		Fire Ants are not picky eaters, consuming almost anything they can get their mandibles on. They have been known to eat: dead animals, vegetation, and even other ants. [[Foraging]] worker ants gather food and bring it back to the nest to feed the colony.


	European Fire Ants live in colonies made up of thousands of individual ants, each with their own role. An Ant's role is determined by their size:		European Fire Ants live in colonies made up of thousands of individual ants, each with their own role. An Ant's role is determined by their size:

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	'''Diet'''		'''Diet'''

	Fire Ants are not picky eaters, consuming almost anything they can get their mandibles on.		Fire Ants are not picky eaters, consuming almost anything they can get their mandibles on. They have been known to eat: dead animals, vegetation, and even other ants. [[Foraging]] worker ants gather food and bring it back to the nest to feed the colony.

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	== Habitat ==		== Habitat ==

			[[File:Habitat.jpg\|200px\|thumb\|right\|Habitat for European Fire Ants - ''Retrieved from'' https://www.environmentalpestcontrol.ca/ants/fire-ant]]

	Native to Europe, the ant species is found in temperate or wet regions, often in areas disturbed by humans. reside in meadows, forests, and various grassy or disturbed lands. They do not form obvious mounds but instead nest in rotting wood or bark, tufts of grass or can be found in the [[soil]] or under rocks when in regions of high precipitation where rainwater is stored in the ground. They are also commonly found in vegetation along rivers. And when on non-native lands they prefer regions like moist, open meadows at high altitudes that mimic their homeland of Western Europe.		Native to Europe, the ant species is found in temperate or wet regions, often in areas disturbed by humans. reside in meadows, forests, and various grassy or disturbed lands. They do not form obvious mounds but instead nest in rotting wood or bark, tufts of grass or can be found in the [[soil]] or under rocks when in regions of high precipitation where rainwater is stored in the ground. They are also commonly found in vegetation along rivers. And when on non-native lands they prefer regions like moist, open meadows at high altitudes that mimic their homeland of Western Europe.

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	'''Diet'''		'''Diet'''

			Fire Ants are not picky eaters, consuming almost anything they can get their mandibles on.

	~~'''Behavior'''~~

	European Fire Ants live in colonies made up of thousands of individual ants, each with their own role. An Ant's role is determined by their size:		European Fire Ants live in colonies made up of thousands of individual ants, each with their own role. An Ant's role is determined by their size:
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	'''Workers''' are smaller females. They will not reproduce but instead perform other jobs such as gathering food, caring for the young and cleaning. Those with the largest heads in this group are tasked with protecting the colony. These protector ants are known for their aggression and will not hesitate to emerge from the nest and sting if provoked. They have a lifespan of several months.		'''Workers''' are smaller females. They will not reproduce but instead perform other jobs such as gathering food, caring for the young and cleaning. Those with the largest heads in this group are tasked with protecting the colony. These protector ants are known for their aggression and will not hesitate to emerge from the nest and sting if provoked. They have a lifespan of several months.

	'''Males''' are winged ants that mate with the Queen. They will live for a few weeks and their sole purpose is to mate during this time [7].		'''Males''' are winged ants that mate with the Queen. They will live for a few weeks and their sole purpose is to mate during this time [7]

	== Life Cycle ==		== Life Cycle ==

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Ecological Role

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	== Ecological Role ==		== Ecological Role ==

	European Fire Ants are usually viewed as a pest and a threat to those around them. Since the ants inhabit areas frequented by humans including riverbanks and grassy fields, run-ins with humans are common and often end with the person having a reaction to being stung. These areas are often visited by tourists which causes homeowners to worry about how infestations may affect their income or property value.		European Fire Ants are usually viewed as a pest and a threat to those around them. Since the ants inhabit areas frequented by humans including riverbanks and grassy fields, run-ins with humans are common and often end with the person having a reaction to being stung. These areas are often visited by tourists which causes homeowners to worry about how infestations may affect their income or property value. A reaction to being stung may include: swelling at the site, redness or inflammation, pain or itching and in rare but extreme cases anaphylactic shock [9].

	And since Fire Ants' nests are grouped much more densely and abundantly when invasive rather than on their native lands, the effects are exacerbated in these regions.		Fire Ants also disrupt the natural ecosystems they invade. They are responsible for a decrease in ant [[diversity]], richness and abundance when present. They have also caused a growth in population amongst pests that feed on pests. And since Fire Ants' nests are grouped much more densely and abundantly when invasive rather than on their native lands, the effects are exacerbated in these regions [10].

			In contrast to their nuisance ways, European Fire Ants do assist in conservation efforts of the endangered ''Maculinea'' butterflies, in particular the ''Maculinea teleius'' and ''Maceulinea nausithous'' species which serve as a beacon of good health for moist-grassland ecosystems. The ants act as a host for this parasitic species [9].

	== References ==		== References ==

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Habitat

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	== Habitat ==		== Habitat ==

	Native to Europe, the ant species is found in temperate or wet regions, often in areas disturbed by humans. reside in meadows, forests, and various grassy or disturbed lands. They nest in rotting wood or bark, tufts of grass or can be found in the [[soil]] or under rocks when in regions of high precipitation where rainwater is stored in the ground. They are also commonly found in vegetation along rivers. And when on non-native lands they prefer regions like moist, open meadows at high altitudes that mimic their homeland of Western Europe.		Native to Europe, the ant species is found in temperate or wet regions, often in areas disturbed by humans. reside in meadows, forests, and various grassy or disturbed lands. They do not form obvious mounds but instead nest in rotting wood or bark, tufts of grass or can be found in the [[soil]] or under rocks when in regions of high precipitation where rainwater is stored in the ground. They are also commonly found in vegetation along rivers. And when on non-native lands they prefer regions like moist, open meadows at high altitudes that mimic their homeland of Western Europe.

	Located on 5 continents, it is one of the most widespread ant species within the Myrmicinae subfamily due to it's ability to easily adapt its physiology and behavior to suit its environment. It's range spans from Portugal to Siberia and from Northern Greece to the Forest-Tundra. Ants are commonly spread by human activity causing the species to be invasive in many regions including North America. [1]		Located on 5 continents, it is one of the most widespread ant species within the Myrmicinae subfamily due to it's ability to easily adapt its physiology and behavior to suit its environment. It's range spans from Portugal to Siberia and from Northern Greece to the Forest-Tundra. Ants are commonly spread by human activity causing the species to be invasive in many regions including North America. [1]

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	== Ecological Role ==		== Ecological Role ==

	European Fire Ants are usually viewed as a pest and a threat to those around them. ~~Most of this is due to~~ the ~~reaction~~ humans and ~~animals experience when~~ stung. ~~The Fire Ants~~ are ~~an aggressive species~~		European Fire Ants are usually viewed as a pest and a threat to those around them. Since the ants inhabit areas frequented by humans including riverbanks and grassy fields, run-ins with humans are common and often end with the person having a reaction to being stung. These areas are often visited by tourists which causes homeowners to worry about how infestations may affect their income or property value.

	~~Since~~ Fire Ants' nests are grouped much more densely and abundantly when invasive rather than on their native lands, the effects are exacerbated in these regions.		And since Fire Ants' nests are grouped much more densely and abundantly when invasive rather than on their native lands, the effects are exacerbated in these regions.

	== References ==		== References ==