Myrmica rubra, Common Red Ant

Myrmica rubra, Common Red Ant Stock Photo
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Contributor:

The Natural History Museum / Alamy Stock Photo

Image ID:

DTG805

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23.8 MB (535.9 KB Compressed download)

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Dimensions:

2452 x 3392 px | 20.8 x 28.7 cm | 8.2 x 11.3 inches | 300dpi

Date taken:

2 March 2011

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This image could have imperfections as it’s either historical or reportage.

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.