Feared red fire ant settles in Europe: is there a threat of a new plague of a dangerous insect? Expert explains | Science & Planet

The red fire ant spreads very quickly and is known for its destructiveness and painful stings. Scientists call it one of the most fearsome invasive species. Originally the ant was only found in South America, and Europe was spared for a long time, but that is now changing. After all, 88 nests of the insect have been discovered in Sicily. Is a new plague coming? How do you recognize such a fire ant? And is she really that dangerous? Biologist Wietse Chanet tells you what you need to know about this new exotic species.


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