Formica Rufa Collection

Red wood ant or southern wood ant, Formica rufa. Handcoloured lithograph from Georg Friedrich Treitschke's Gallery
FLO4720122 Red wood ant or southern wood ant, Formica rufa. Handcoloured lithograph from Georg Friedrich Treitschke's Gallery of Natural History, Naturhistorischer Bildersaal des Thierreiches

Wood ants (Formica rufa), Arne RSPB reserve, Dorset, England, UK, September. 2020VISION Book Plate

Wood ant (Formica rufa) Arne RSPB reserve, Dorset, England, UK, July. 2020VISION Book Plate

Wood ant (Formica rufa) on Waxcap fungus (Hygrocybe sp). Buckinghamshire, England, UK. November. Focus stacked image

Wood Ant (Formica rufa) workers on top of their nest synchronise ejection of formic acid droplets to maximise deterrent effect on potential predator, UK

Picture No. 10982653
Red Wood Ant - over a green plant Allariz, Galicia, Spain (Formica rufa) Date:

Group of wood ants attacking beetle

Wood Ant (Formica rufa), view from above

Wood ant (Formica rufa) attacking another insect on tree branch

Wood Ants (Formica rufa) on a branch with birch aphids

Ant (Formica rufa), view from above

Colony of Wood ants (Formica rufa) on tree branch

Southern wood ant or horse ant Formica rufa, illustration
Southern wood ant or horse ant (Formica rufa), illustration

Southern wood ants or horse ants Formica rufa during nuptial flight, illustration
Southern wood ants or horse ants (Formica rufa) during nuptial flight, illustration

Wood ants, Formica rufa, swarming over and around a dead grasshopper, intending to break it up and carry it back to the nest, above view

Red wood ant. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a red wood ant (Formica rufa). Its antennae are seen at upper left and right. Behind these on its head are its eyes

Wood ant nest C018 / 2567
Wood ant nest. Nest of a red rood ant (Formica rufa) colony in a woodland. The red wood ant lives in a large nest usually made from a rotting tree stump covered in pine needles and other detritus

Formica rufa, wood ant
A wood ant specimen on a bright blue background. The wood ant is an active predator and inhabits woodlands and forests

Formica rufa, wood ants
Wood ants massing outside their nest to absorb heat from the spring sunshine

Red wood ant, SEM
Red wood ant. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the head of a red ant (Formica rufa). Its long sensory antennae are seen protruding from its head at lower centre and lower left

Southern wood ant nest. Nest of southern wood ants (Formica rufa) made from pine debris in a mountain woodland. Photographed in Italy

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"Exploring the Fascinating World of Formica Rufa: Wood Ants in Action" Witnessing the bustling activity of Wood ants (Formica rufa) at Arne RSPB reserve, Dorset, England, UK in September is a true marvel of nature. In July, the Arne RSPB reserve in Dorset, England becomes a playground for Wood ants (Formica rufa), showcasing their remarkable behavior and intricate social structure. A captivating encounter between a Wood ant (Formica rufa) and Waxcap fungus (Hygrocybe sp) unfolds in Buckinghamshire, England as these two species coexist harmoniously. The summer months bring out the vibrant energy of Wood ants (Formica rufa) at Arne RSPB reserve in Dorset, England - an enchanting sight to behold. Witnessing the synchronized ejection of formic acid by diligent workers atop their nest reveals the disciplined nature of Wood Ants (Formica rufa). Picture No. 10982653 captures a gripping moment as a group of Wood ants fearlessly attack a beetle with unwavering determination. Gaining an aerial perspective allows us to appreciate the intricate patterns formed by countless individuals within a colony of Wood Ants (Formica rufa). Nature's fierce battles unfold before our eyes as we observe a brave Wood ant (Formica rufa) engaging another insect on a tree branch - survival instincts at play. On branches adorned with birch aphids, industrious colonies of Wood Ants (Formica rufa) diligently tend to these tiny creatures while ensuring their own sustenance. From above, we gain insight into the complex world inhabited by an individual Ant from Formica Rufa - reminding us that even small beings have significant roles to play.