Formica (Serviformica) fusca

Common "helping ant" (sclaves) for the predation ants e.g. Raptiformica.

• Taxonomy: Subfamily Formicinae
• Distribution: Europe
• Characteristics: Monomorph, greater colonies polygyn
• Size: 5 - 8 mm
• Appearence of the queen: Colour: glossy black; a little bit smaller than Formica rufa
• Appearence of the workers: Colour: glossy black; a little bit smaller than Formica rufa
• Nest-building: Under rotten wood, under stones and in soil
• Hibernation: Yes
• Nutrition: Honeywater, insects
• Temperature: Room temperature, very cold resistance
• Soil conditions: Similar to the forest biotopes, brieght
• Planting: Moos (optional)
• Level: easy

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