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Black Wood Ant (Formica fusca) It&#039;s easy to over look ants, literally and figuratively, but what a fascinating subject they really are.<br /> <br /> I have several ant species in the garden and this one is identifiable by both its size and habits. <br /> <br /> To find out more, I have TWO videos and commentaries for you!<br /> <br /> Start here: <section class="video"><iframe width="448" height="282" src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/DlLai5WWSgs?hd=1&autoplay=0&rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></section> Formica fusca,Geotagged,Spring,United Kingdom Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Black Wood Ant (Formica fusca)

It's easy to over look ants, literally and figuratively, but what a fascinating subject they really are.

I have several ant species in the garden and this one is identifiable by both its size and habits.

To find out more, I have TWO videos and commentaries for you!

Start here:

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  1. View Christine Young's profile
    Christine Young
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    Great post and videos! Ants are such incredible creatures. Posted 4 years ago
  2. View Philip Booker's profile
    Philip Booker
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    Glad you enjoyed

    I'll have to work on the other species now.....     Posted 4 years ago

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The Formica fusca

"Formica fusca" is a black-colored ant commonly found throughout Europe as well as parts of Southern Asia and Africa. The range within the palaearctic region extends from Portugal in the west to Japan in the east and from Italy in the south to Fennoscandia in the north.

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Similar species: Wasps, Bees, Sawflies And Ants
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By Philip Booker

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Uploaded Jun 4, 2021. Captured May 9, 2021 14:35 in 65 Crespin Way, Brighton BN1 7FL, UK.
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  • 171.89mm