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The little re ant, Wasmannia auropunctata, is a small ant native to Central and South America, which has been introduced into a third of the Paci c region's island groups. It is considered by invasive experts to be the greatest ant species thr

In 2014, with support from the French Government, Wallis and Futuna informed SPREP of its intention to identify nationally significant wetlands for future designation as wetlands of international importance (Ramsar Sites) under the Conven

The purpose of this report is to provide an overview of the various frameworks and initiatives that exist in the Pacific Island Countries and Territories (PICTs) with regards to invasive species management and how they could be utilised towards the d

Invasive ants.

Harmful ants in the Pacific

The Little Fire Ant may be small but it has a very long scientific name - Wasmannia auropunctata. It is about 1.5 mm with a light to golden brown colour. Its home is Central and South America but it has travelled far to the Pacific islands and now li