<em>Formica exsecta</em> Worker (1 of 2) (IMAGE)

University of Exeter

<em>Formica exsecta</em> Worker (1 of 2)

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Males flew further, 140 meters on average, probably because they are lighter and more agile than queens.

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Emma Vitikainen

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