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Northern Hairy Wood Ants (Formica lugubris) emerging in early spring to bask. Once workers have warmed up above ground, they go back into the nest to transfer their heat. In this way the underground parts of the nest are warmed. Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK. March.
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