Formica rufa

URI: https://gptkb.org/entity/Formica_rufa

GPTKB entity

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
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) gptkb:Pissant
gptkbp:bfsLayer	7
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label	Formica rufa