Evidences Formica rufa

Habitats and communities

The ant Formica rufa we could document in the following habitats, among others:

Alpine pasture with forest edge
Region: Emmental, Switzerland
Height: 1290 - 1330m ASL
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Ridge in mixed forest. Sloping from west to east.
Region: Emmental, Switzerland
Height: 710 - 790m ASL
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Small clearing in the forest
Region: Emmental, Switzerland
Height: 1100m ASL
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Sunny forest edge
Region: Emmental, Switzerland
Height: 750 - 770m ASL
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Sunny slope along forest path
Region: Emmental, Switzerland
Height: 1000m ASL
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Number of habitats: 6

So far, we have been able to observe and document photographically the species Formica rufa at altitudes of 750m to 1325m above sea level.

We have so far been able to observe and document photographically the species Formica rufa between 5. May and 12. November.

So far we have been able to add 7 observations of this species to the database.