Arthropods Daily – Issue No. 965: European fire ant No. 965 |

European fire ant
European fire ant (Myrmica rubra) – species of subfamily “Myrmicine Ants“

Myrmica rubra, also known as the European fire ant or common red ant, is a species of ant of the genus Myrmica, found all over Europe and in some parts of North America and Asia. They are mainly red in colour, with slightly darker pigmentation on the head. The ants live under stones, fallen trees, and in soil. They are aggressive ants, often attacking rather than running away, and are equipped with a sting, though lack...

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Arthropods Insects Narrow-waisted Wasps, Ants, and Bees Ants Myrmicine Ants European fire ant

This is not intended to be a dry lexicon. Personal stories and sensitive articles form the framework for our pictures: „Outside the shoe shop“ Who spends more money on shoes? A wasp or a spider? When both stop in front of a shoe store, they soon discuss their differences and similarities.

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Outside the shoe shop

„European fire ant“ also appeared in the following editions of Arthropods Daily