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Furrowed Ants

Myrmica

Furrowed ants are small, hardworking insects that live in colonies. They are known for their unique grooves on their bodies and love to dig in the soil to make their homes.

Habitat: Grasslands

Appearance

The Furrowed Ants has a reddish-brown to dark brown body with distinct, parallel grooves, or 'furrows', on its head and thorax. It possesses a two-segmented waist (petiole) and a noticeable, functional sting at its rear, making it visually distinct from smooth-bodied ant species.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumArthropodaClassInsectaOrderHymenopteraFamilyFormicidaeGenusMyrmica
Furrowed Ants
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Furrowed Ants

Category

Insects

Rarity

Common

Danger

2/5 · Low

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Interesting facts

Wow! Ants are found on every continent except icy Antarctica!

Wow! Furrowed Ants often adopt butterfly caterpillars, feeding them inside their nests!

Wow! Many ant species can hold their breath underwater for several hours!

Wow! Some ants have two stomachs, one for themselves and one for sharing food with the colony!

Special abilities

Ability

Venomous Sting

Furrowed Ants can sting attackers with venom that helps them defend their nest and subdue small prey.

Ability

Pheromone Pathfinding

Furrowed Ants can lay chemical trails that helps them guide other ants to new food sources or warn of danger.

Ability

Cold Resistance

Furrowed Ants has a natural tolerance to cooler temperatures that helps them survive in temperate climates.

Measurements & details

Size
4-6 mm
Lifespan
365-730 days
Leg Count
6
Colony Size
2000

Diet & Feeding

These omnivores eat dead insects, sweet honeydew, and plant seeds they find while foraging.

Primary Foods

  • dead insects
  • honeydew
  • plant seeds
  • fungi

Foraging Method

  • Foraging

Ecological connections

parasitizes

Large Blue butterfly

Phengaris arion

Larvae trick ants into feeding them.

symbiotic with

Black Bean Aphid

Aphis fabae

Ants protect aphids for their sugary honeydew.

eaten by

Common Blackbird

Turdus merula

Birds often forage for ants on the ground.

Traits

Also known as

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Collections

Safety

Danger

2/5 · Low

Be careful not to disturb ant nests, as they can bite if they feel threatened.

Frequently Asked Questions

How big is Furrowed Ants?

4-6 mm

How long does Furrowed Ants live?

365-730 days

What does Furrowed Ants eat?

These omnivores eat dead insects, sweet honeydew, and plant seeds they find while foraging.

Where is Furrowed Ants usually found?

Grasslands

How does Furrowed Ants hunt?

Foraging

How many legs does Furrowed Ants have?

6

How large are Furrowed Ants colonies?

2000

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