Large red ant (Manica rubida)
Manica rubida · Manica
Large red ant (Manica rubida). Recorded flying from May through September. Flights are typically seen during the day. Large and reddish (~9–11 mm); a painful sting for its size.
When do large red ants fly?
Recorded flying from May through September.
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Recorded at absolute latitudes between 40° and 62°.
Queen appearance
Large and reddish (~9–11 mm); a painful sting for its size.
a moderate, purposeful walk
Founding care
Needs a winter diapause: a cool, dark rest period each year.
Diet: Insects, meat, sugar water, honey etc.
Queen ~9.5-13 mm
Read more on AntWiki →Care data from antkeeping.info (CC BY 4.0).
Habitat
Under stones · also soil · typical for this genus
Scan stony ground, paths and kerbs for searching queens. After a flight, watch bare or grassy ground for wingless queens.
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