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European fire ant (Myrmica rubra)
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Copyright © 2013
Ken Sproule
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Myrmica rubra
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
July 1, 2013
On Willow species. The aphids are Chaitophorus genus I think. I would like to know what the ants are if possible. Thank you.
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Ken Sproule
on 30 August, 2013 - 6:39am
Last updated 2 September, 2013 - 3:13pm
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James C. Trager
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Myrmica sp. - workers
Most likely Myrmica rubra, the "European Fire Ant". Their alert and agressive attitude matches well with this nasty species, always ready to bite and sting.
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Richard Vernier
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