Arthropods Daily – Issue No. 56
October 13, 2023
![October 13, 2023 – Issue No. 56: “Red-barbed Ant“ Red-barbed Ant](/katalog/gliederfuesser/insekten/taillenwespen/stechimmen/ameisen/rotbaertige-sklavenameise/sb-01_hu4f81abdf08ddc651263b61303caac204_517136_1320x0_resize_q75_box.jpg)
Red-barbed Ant
species
of family
“Ants“
The Red-barbed Ant, known as Formica rufibarbis, is a large ant species with blackish head and thorax contrasting with a reddish thorax. It nests in the ground, usually in sandy banks, and colonies can contain one to three queens. It has a wide distribution throughout continental Europe and nests in short, lowland grass and heather. The workers have a remarkable sense of sight and forage alone. This species is subject to raids by other ant species in areas where their ranges overlap.
Further Information
Red-barbed Ant
species
of family
“Ants“