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Insect of Europe
Insect of Europe
(Gomphus flavipes)
It is found in Europe.
Its natural habitat are rivers and large
streams.
The dragonfly flies from June to September
depending on the location.
As a medium sized dragonfly Gomphus
flavipes is 5055 mm long and with an
average wingspan of 7080 mm
Gomphus flavipes, as all dragonflies, are
predators; they capture smaller insect in flight.
The black-backed meadow ant
(Formica pratensis)
It is a species of European red wood ant
Formica pratensis can reach a length of 4.59.5
millimetres (0.180.37 in) in workers. Queens reach a
size of 9.511.3 millimetres (0.370.44 in).
Nests are built from grasses, pine needles and straw.
The diameter of the nests can reach a meter and
have a single or just a few queens.
This species mainly feeds of insects and other small
animals and honeydew from the aphids.
It can be found in dry heathland, meadows and
roadsides.