Formica rufa
E88432
Formica rufa is a common European red wood ant species known for building large mound nests and playing a key role in forest ecosystems.
Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
insect
→
species of ant → |
| bodyLength | 4–9 mm → |
| class | Insecta → |
| colonyType | polygynous → |
| color |
black
→
reddish-brown → |
| commonName |
red wood ant
→
southern wood ant → |
| defenseMechanism | formic acid spraying → |
| describedBy | Carl Linnaeus → |
| diet |
honeydew
→
insects → small arthropods → |
| distribution |
Central Europe
→
Western Europe → parts of Northern Europe → |
| ecologicalRole |
ecosystem engineer
→
predator of forest pests → |
| family | Formicidae → |
| foragingBehavior | diurnal → |
| genus | Formica → |
| kingdom | Animalia → |
| mutualismWith | aphids → |
| nativeTo |
Europe
→
Palearctic region → |
| nestLocation | forest floor → |
| nestMaterial |
pine needles
→
plant material → |
| nestTemperatureRegulation | solar heating of mound → |
| nestType | mound nest → |
| order | Hymenoptera → |
| phylum | Arthropoda → |
| queenLength | up to 11 mm → |
| recognizedFor |
important role in forest ecosystems
→
large mound-building colonies → |
| reproduction | nuptial flight → |
| socialStructure | eusocial → |
| taxonRank | species → |
| threats |
habitat loss
→
intensive forestry → |
| typicalHabitat |
coniferous forests
→
mixed woodlands → |
| usedAs | bioindicator of forest health → |
| workerCastes | present → |
| workerLength | 4–9 mm → |
| yearDescribed | 1761 → |
Referenced by (1)
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