Formica rufa group

The "Formica rufa" group is a sub-generic group within the genus "Formica", first proposed by Wheeler.It contains the large, mound-building species of Formica commonly termed "wood ants".

The British members of the Formica rufa group are as follows:

*"Formica aquilonia" Yarrow
*"Formica lugubris" Zetterstedt
*"Formica pratensis" Retzius
*"Formica rufa" L.

North American members include:

*"Formica integroides"
*"Formica obscuripes"
*"Formica obscuriventris"
*"Formica ravida"

Also see: "Formica fusca" group, "Formica exsecta" group, "Formica sanguinea" group, "Formica mcrogyna" group