Formica rufa

URI: https://gptkb.org/entity/Formica_rufa
GPTKB entity
Statements (39)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:species
gptkbp:aggressiveDefense sprays formic acid
gptkbp:binomialAuthority gptkb:Linnaeus,_1761
gptkbp:bodyLength 4.5–9 mm
gptkbp:class gptkb:Insecta
gptkbp:colonies polygynous
monogynous
gptkbp:color red and black
gptkbp:commonName gptkb:red_wood_ant
gptkb:southern_wood_ant
gptkbp:describedBy gptkb:Carl_Linnaeus
gptkbp:describedYear 1761
gptkbp:diet insects
honeydew
gptkbp:distribution widespread in Europe
gptkbp:ecologicalRole mutualist with aphids
predator of forest pests
gptkbp:family gptkb:Formicidae
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Formica
gptkbp:habitat coniferous forests
mixed woodlands
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Formica rufa
gptkbp:IUCNStatus Least Concern
gptkbp:kingdom gptkb:Animalia
gptkbp:lifespanQueen up to 15 years
gptkbp:lifespanWorker 1–3 years
gptkbp:nativeTo gptkb:Europe
gptkb:western_Asia
gptkbp:nestType large mound nests
gptkbp:order gptkb:Lepidoptera
gptkbp:phylum gptkb:Arthropoda
gptkbp:protectedBy gptkb:United_Kingdom
gptkbp:reproduction nuptial flight
gptkbp:scientificName gptkb:Formica_rufa
gptkbp:taxonRank gptkb:species
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Formicinae
gptkb:Systema_Naturae_(10th_edition)
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6