Myrmica (genus - predators)
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Myrmica (predators) Latreille, 1804
Myrmica is a large genus of ants with around 200 species which are found in the northern hemisphere. Several species are considered to be pests because they are invasive or tend and protect aphids, see Myrmica (pests). Myrmica species are often omnivorous and several are considered to be useful predators of insect pests, these are treated here.
The species construct underground nests and colonies typically contain 500-1,000 individuals. The workers often have a reddish brown colour. The antennae have 12 segments with the last 3 or 4 forming a club. The mandibles have 7-10 teeth which increase in size towards the tip. Among other important characters of the genus is a spur on the hind tibiae.
Currently, the following species have been entered into the system:
