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InsectLCLeast Concern

Red Ant

Myrmica rubra

About

The European fire ant or red ant is a familiar garden species with a sharp sting. It is the species most likely to be encountered when disturbing a pot plant or garden stone.

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Quick Facts

Category
Insect
Latin name
Myrmica rubra
IUCN Status
LC — Least Concern
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Conservation Status: LC

Least Concern — assessed by the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.