Dusky Ant - Formica fusca
Favourite Photos
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Dusky Ant - Formica fusca | dylan | Goat Gully | 27 Apr 2021, 6:12 p.m. | 26 Apr 2021, 3:25 p.m. | |
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Dusky Ant - Formica fusca | dylan | Goat Gully | 6 Jul 2021, 2:21 p.m. | 5 Jul 2021, 3:09 p.m. | |
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Dusky Ant - Formica fusca | dylan | Goat Gully | 6 Jul 2021, 2:21 p.m. | 5 Jul 2021, 3:09 p.m. | |
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Dusky Ant - Formica fusca | dylan | Castle Eden Dene | 7 Feb 2022, 2:31 p.m. | 1 Jun 2021, 5:30 p.m. | |
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Dusky Ant - Formica fusca | dylan | Castle Eden Dene | 7 Feb 2022, 2:31 p.m. | 1 Jun 2021, 5:30 p.m. |
Species Description
Common and widespread in the Southern half of the UK becoming scattered in the North. Habitat includes: open woodland, woodland edge, heaths, moorland, old quarries etc. Flight period: July to August. Length: Workers = Up to 6 mm. Other names include: Negro Ant. Life story: Nests are usually small, containing 500 - 2,000 workers. The workers are large, at 8 - 10 mm and fast moving.