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Species that have a similar geographic range to the Scottish wood ant (Formica aquilonia)

Common blue damselfly (Enallagma cyathigerum)
As the name suggests, the common blue damselfly (Enallagma cyathigerum) is one of the commonest species in Great Britain. They can be... More 30 Images 3 Videos
Grey wolf (Canis lupus)
The world’s largest wild canid, the iconic grey wolf (Canis lupus) has been a source of both fear and respect, inspiring a rich cultural... More 94 Images 18 Videos
Red squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris)
This attractive mammal has a chestnut upper body, with buff to cream underside, noticeable ear tufts and the famous fluffy tail. The red... More 37 Images 10 Videos
Banded demoiselle (Calopteryx splendens)
A striking species of damselfly, the banded demoiselle (Calopteryx splendens) has the same style of butterfly-like flitting flight as that... More 32 Images 1 Video
Eurasian beaver (Castor fiber)
One of the largest rodents in the world, the Eurasian beaver (Castor fiber) is also one of the most industrious mammals in Europe. It is... More 23 Images 12 Videos
Ruddy darter (Sympetrum sanguineum)
The ruddy darter (Sympetrum sanguineum) takes its name from its colour and its swift flight behaviour. The male dragonfly has a deep... More 24 Images 2 Videos
Roach (Rutilus rutilus)
The roach (Rutilus rutilus) is a common fish of fresh and brackish water, and one that is likely to be the most familiar to anglers... More 14 Images 3 Videos
Adder (Vipera berus)
The adder (Vipera berus) is an extremely widespread reptile, and is the UK’s only venomous snake. As a result of its venomous bite, the... More 15 Images 9 Videos
Weasel (Mustela nivalis)
Britain's smallest native carnivore, the weasel (Mustela nivalis) has a long slender body, and a short tail. The fur is ginger to a rich... More 9 Images 3 Videos
Common otter (Lutra lutra)
The elusive common otter (Lutra lutra) has sleek brown fur, which is often paler on the underside, and a long lithe body with a thick tail... More 52 Images 18 Videos
Wild boar (Sus scrofa)
Information on the wild boar is currently being researched and written is currently being researched and written and will appear here... More 55 Images 0 videos
Southern wood ant (Formica rufa)
The southern wood ant (Formica rufa) can generally be distinguished from similar wood ants by the fact that it lacks a fringe of hairs... More 9 Images 8 Videos
Stoat (Mustela erminea)
Stoats (Mustela erminea) are elusive predators, with long, slender bodies and short legs. The pelage is reddish to ginger in colour... More 11 Images 12 Videos
Perch (Perca fluviatilis)
The perch (Perca fluviatilis) is a distinctive fish, with a deep greenish body marked with dark vertical bands, and the dorsal fin is... More 21 Images 4 Videos
Pike (Esox lucius)
The pike (Esox lucius) is probably the coarse anglers’ most sought-after fish. It is predatory both in nature and appearance. The fish has a... More 27 Images 0 videos
House mouse (Mus musculus)
The house mouse (Mus musculus) is one of the most widely distributed and successful mammals in the world. It has dull greyish-brown fur... More 18 Images 8 Videos
Daubenton's bat (Myotis daubentonii)
Daubenton's bat (Myotis daubentonii) is a medium to small-sized species. The fur has a fluffy appearance, is brownish-grey to bronze on... More 16 Images 4 Videos
Brown long-eared bat (Plecotus auritus)
The brown long-eared bat (Plecotus auritus) is the second most common bat in Great Britain after the pipistrelles. As the name suggests, it... More 12 Images 5 Videos
Minnow (Phoxinus phoxinus)
The minnow (Phoxinus phoxinus) is a small, lively freshwater fish, with a greenish-brown back, which features darker spots that form an... More 19 Images 5 Videos
Noctule bat (Nyctalus noctula)
The noctule bat (Nyctalus noctula) is one of the largest bats in Europe. It has long, narrow wings, and the short fur lies close... More 7 Images 4 Videos
Roe deer (Capreolus capreolus)
The small, elegant roe deer (Capreolus capreolus) is reddish brown in colour during summer but becomes grey, pale brown or even... More 21 Images 5 Videos
Yellow-necked mouse (Apodemus flavicollis)
Although generally larger in size, the yellow-necked mouse (Apodemus flavicollis) is very similar in appearance to the wood mouse (Apodmeus... More 6 Images 2 Videos
European eel (Anguilla anguilla)
The European eel (Anguilla anguilla) has a very unusual and fascinating life cycle. Adults have long, narrow bodies, with a continuous... More 27 Images 4 Videos
Harvest mouse (Micromys minutus)
The diminutive harvest mouse is the smallest rodent in Europe, weighing up to just 6g. It is easily identified, with its blunt nose, short... More 41 Images 15 Videos
Brandt's bat (Myotis brandtii)
Brandt's bat (Myotis brandtii) was first discovered in Europe in 1958, but was only separated from the very similar species, the... More 4 Images 0 videos
Bank vole (Clethrionomys glareolus)
The bank vole (Clethrionomys glareolus) has a small, stocky body and a blunt, rounded muzzle. The upperparts may be yellowish, reddish or... More 15 Images 4 Videos
Common toad (Bufo bufo)
The common toad (Bufo bufo) is surrounded by a wealth of folklore and superstition. It can alter the tone of its skin to suit its... More 43 Images 6 Videos
Grass snake (Natrix natrix)
The grass snake (Natrix natrix) is Britain's largest terrestrial reptile. This snake is typically olive-green, brown or greyish in colour... More 38 Images 8 Videos
Pygmy shrew (Sorex minutus)
As both the common and scientific names suggest (minutus means small), the pygmy shrew (Sorex minutus) is tiny, in fact it is the smallest... More 4 Images 0 videos
Nathusius's pipistrelle (Pipistrellus nathusii)
Nathusius's pipistrelle (Pipistrellus nathusii) is a small bat, with long wings. It was not known to breed in Great Britain until as... More 2 Images 1 Video

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