Small Ant, Big Trouble

• 来源期刊: 北京周报（英文版）
• 年，卷（期）: 2021,（17）
• 所属期刊栏目: FEATURES
• 页码范围: 36-37
• 页数: 2页
• 语种: 英文
• DOI: 10.3969/j.issn.1000-9140.2021.17.012

摘要

The fire ant, a creature measuring only 3 to 6 mm, recently caused a big stir in China. It has prompted a joint prevention and control drive by nine ministries as it has already caused a lot of harm that is difficult to control. Officially referred to as the red imported fire ant (RIFA), it is popularly known as "fire ant" for its abi-l ity to inflict painful bites and stings. Its Latin name,the Solenopsis invicta Buren, means "invincible ant."