Red Imported Fire Ants: A threat to eastern Australia's wildlife?

The discovery of the Red Imported Fire ants (Solenopsis invicta) in Brisbane on 22 February 2001 sent shock waves through urban and rural communities alike. This article is an attempt to address the often repeated question ‘What will become of Australia's unique fauna if they spread along Austr...

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Published in:Ecological management & restoration 2002-12, Vol.3 (3), p.167-175
Main Authors: Moloney, Shane, Vanderwoude, Cas
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Birds
Environmental impact
Insects
Mammals
Reptiles
Wildlife
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Summary:The discovery of the Red Imported Fire ants (Solenopsis invicta) in Brisbane on 22 February 2001 sent shock waves through urban and rural communities alike. This article is an attempt to address the often repeated question ‘What will become of Australia's unique fauna if they spread along Australia's eastern seaboard?
ISSN:1442-7001
1442-8903
DOI:10.1046/j.1442-8903.2002.t01-1-00109.x