Narrow-headed ant
A very rare ant, once found on heathland across southern England but now restricted to Scotland and Devon. It constructs distinctive thatched nests in open areas at the edges of scrub, and forages…
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Narrow-headed Ant survey training
Are you interested in learning about the Narrow-headed Ant? Join Buglife and Devon Wildlife Trust on this survey training session.
Southern wood ant
The most common wood ant is the southern wood Ant, or 'red wood ant', which is found in England and Wales. An aggressive predator, it plays a vital pest control role in our woodlands.…
Red ant
Turn over large stones or paving slabs in the garden and you are likely to find a red ant colony. This medium-sized ant can deliver a painful sting, so be careful! In summer, winged adults swarm…
Black garden ant
The black garden ant is the familiar and abundant small ant that lives in gardens, but also turns up indoors searching for sugary food. In summer, winged adults, or 'flying ants', swarm…
Yellow meadow ant
The yellow meadow ant is known for creating anthills in grassland habitats. It has a close relationship with the chalkhill blue butterfly - protecting the larvae in return for a sugary substance…
Devon Special Species
Some of our rarest and most threatened wildlife relies on the landscapes - and people - of Devon. Their future depends on the action we take now. At least 96 species currently have a presence in Devon which is of national - even international - importance. Find out more about 12 of the Special Species found on DWT nature reserves - and how you can help them with a Christmas gift for wildlife.
All for ants
We’ve been helping rare narrow-headed ants find new homes in our nature reserves.
Black-headed gull
The black-headed gull is actually a chocolate-brown headed gull! And for much of the year, it's head even turns white. Look out for it in large, noisy flocks on a variety of habitats.
Brighter future beckons for two of Devon’s rarest ants
A new conservation project is set to provide a securer future for two of the UK’s rarest ant species.
Fascinating flying ants
Sara Booth-Card, ecologist, peatlands and Action For Insects campaigner at The Wildlife Trusts, looks out for the telltale signs of flying ant days and shares her love for the underground world of…
Securing the Survival of England’s Rarest Ants
Now a new project is planning to improve the remaining heathland homes of both the Narrow-headed and Erratic ants, while also safeguarding their futures by starting new colonies at suitable sites nearby.