The Formica Fusca Arise!

Mr_Ced

Colony
Due to the major amount of Wood Ant colonies, there has been a major decrease in the amount of predatory beetles, spiders, and larva. This opens the doors for the Formica Fusca to make a comeback. Their numbers have substantially decreased due to the sheer amount of predators present on the beach and the constant invasion of Slave Maker and Wood ants However, because of the decrease in the amount of predators, many insects and larva that the Fusca feed on have returned, meaning young colonies will gain large numbers within a short period without much of a fight. The tide present in many beach environments also welcome the Fusca. The tide brings fish and other sea life onto the beach for the Fusca to harvest, while also washing away aggressive insects. Aphid farms will now open since there are no more aggressive insects to guard them, as well as lots of plant life than provide seeds and fruit.There will be a time again when the predators return to overtake them, but for now, many young colonies are safe.
 

Serafine

Queen
Backer
Beta Tester
Ecosystem Beta Tester
For Formica rufa (and Formica sanguinea) to be present there has (had) to be a strong number of F. fusca in the first place - Formica rufa (and Formica sanguinea) are social parasites that take over nests of Formica fusca (and other Serviformica species).
If an area has no Formica fusca you will not find any Formica rufa and Formica sanguinea either - the F. rufa/sanguinea depends on the F. fusca as their queens are incapable of founding nests on their own. :p
 
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