
Southern Wood Ant ©Ross Hoddinott/2020VISION

Southern Wood Ants ©Ross Hoddinott/2020VISION
Southern Wood Ant
Scientific name: Formica rufa
The most common wood ant is the Southern Wood Ant, or 'Red Wood Ant', which is found in England and Wales. An aggressive predator, it plays a vital pest control role in our woodlands.
Species information
Category
Statistics
Length: up to 1cmConservation status
Listed as Near Threatened on the global IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.