Wood ants, particularly those in the Formica rufa group, play a crucial role in forest ecosystems as keystone species. They are known for their mound-building behavior and their ability to ...

Visit BBC Webwise for full instructions There are two main species of wood ants - hairy wood ants and red wood ants. Hairy wood ants are a northern species in the UK, but they are found as far ...

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There are two main species of wood ants - hairy wood ants and red wood ants. Hairy wood ants are a northern species in the UK, but they are found as far south as mid Wales. They are less fussy ...