Myrmica rubra, Common Red Ant


The Common red ant is distributed across Europe, Asia and parts of North America. They feed on honeydew extracted from aphids, pollen and other invertebrates, being an aggressive species they are also capable of delivering a painful sting to humans. Photographed by Harry Taylor.


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