Arthropods Daily – Issue No. 86: Red-barbed Ant

Red-barbed Ant
Arthropods Daily · No. 86 Red-barbed AntFormica rufibarbis
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Red-barbed Ant
Red-barbed Ant (Formica rufibarbis) – species of genus “Wood, Mound, and Field Ants“

Formica rufibarbis is a European formicine ant of the Formica fusca group. In the classification by Auguste Forel, it is treated in the subgenus Serviformica. F. rufibarbis is subject to a Species Action Plan (SAP) in England, where it is known from only two locations, although it is not considered to be at risk on continental Europe.

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Arthropods Insects Narrow-waisted Wasps, Ants, and Bees Ants Wood, Mound, and Field Ants Black-backed meadow ant Red-barbed Ant

This is not intended to be a dry lexicon. Personal stories and sensitive articles form the framework for our pictures: „The last refuge“ In a world suffering from extreme heat, Mario, the mite, discovers a legendary natural refuge that promises protection and cooling. His journey underlines the urgent need to secure sustainable habitats for all species.

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The last refuge