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Formica heteroptera Larva

Formica heteroptera (larva)

Formica heteroptera Larva

This soft, pale larva remains deep within a protected nest chamber in woodland or grassland soil. It is fed regurgitated liquids and small pieces of insects by adult workers, and can also chew solid food with its small jaws. Unlike the active adults, it has no legs and moves only by wriggling.

Type
Fang
Conservation status
NE

Growth chain

  1. Formica heteroptera Larva
  2. ?
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