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[davewave]

1. Location (on a map) of collection: Hamburg, Germany
2. Date of collection: 22.04.2025, 5:30pm
3. Habitat of collection: Suburbs
4. Length (from head to gaster): 11mm
5. Color, hue, pattern and texture: orange/brown thorax and legs, slight green hue on the backside of the gaster (I'm colorblind so pls take this with a grain of salt)
6. Distinguishing characteristics:
7. Distinguishing behavior:
8. Nest description:
9. Nuptial flight time and date:

Images: https://drive.google...zxz9l-t1A7aDahX

[Artisan_Ants]

Looks like F. rufa (Formica rufa) to me. Otherwise some species in the Formica rufa-group of ants.