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🐝 Ants, Bees & Wasps

European Fire Ant

Myrmica rubra

About

A small reddish ant capable of delivering a noticeable sting, common across European meadows. It has recently invaded parts of northeastern North America where it forms dense populations.

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Did You Know?

It is the primary host ant for the endangered large blue butterfly, whose larvae mimic ant grubs to infiltrate colonies.